Augmented reality assisted communication

ABSTRACT

The disclosed embodiments illustrate methods and systems for training users in sports using mixed reality. The method includes retrieving data from athletes wearing helmets, wearable glasses, and/or motion-capture suits in real time. The helmets and the wearable glasses are integrated with mixed-reality technology. Further, physical performance data of the athletes is captured using a variety of time-synchronized measurement techniques. Thereafter, the athletes are trained using the captured data and audio, visual and haptic feedback.

PRIORITY CLAIM

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No.16/666,031, filed Oct. 28, 2019, and titled “Racing Helmet With VisualAnd Audible Information Exchange,” which claims priority to U.S.Provisional Patent Application No. 62/752,089, filed Oct. 29, 2018, andtitled “Methods And Systems For Physical Training Using SpacialComputing And Mixed Reality,” the contents of which are hereinincorporated by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

Sports training is used to provide instruction to users and/or improvethe performance of users in various sports and bodily performanceactivities, including, but not limited to, ice hockey, soccer, football,baseball, basketball, lacrosse, tennis, running sports, martial arts,dance, theatrical performance, cycling, horseback riding, volleyball,automobile (drag racing, off road racing, open wheel Formula 1 racing,stock car racing), karting, karate, figure skating, snow skiing, golf,single- and multi-player augmented reality (AR) games, swimming,gymnastics, hunting, bowling, skateboarding, surfing, offshore racing,sailing, skateboarding, swimming, and wakeboarding. The users may beplayers, athletes, or trainees. Further, the users may be assisted bycoaches and viewed by spectators.

In sports training, coaches use various techniques and specializedknowledge to guide athletes to improve their performance. These coachingtechniques and knowledge are not generally susceptible to automation butmust be carefully taught to coaches-in-training, then passed on from thecoach to the trainee by observation and metered by skill and aptitude.

Athlete performance in any given sport requires the acquisition ofhighly specialized skills requiring consideration and fine tuning ofnumerous highly specific factors. For example, in skiing, the coach andathlete must consider center of gravity; lean angle; ski shape,curvature, and other characteristics; wax types and amounts;temperature, snow, and weather conditions; topographical layout of theski run; and other factors. Each sport entails its own set of relevantfactors, and the understanding of these factors is constantly changingover time. Coaches and athletes must constantly study and train tounderstand and control such factors to optimize their performance toremain competitive.

Currently, various technologies are used for providing training to usersand/or improving the performance of users in the various sports andphysical activities. These technologies may include sports simulators,audiovisual and computing technologies, multi-view recordings ofprofessional athletes, and audiovisual aids for coaches and trainers toprovide training for the users. Further, these technologies are used forrelay of information in the field of the sports training and sportscompetition. For example, motion capture (mocap) devices are used tocapture, analyze, and re-present athletic performance. Further, audio,visual, and motion sensors are used to capture the position, kinematics,orientation and real-time communication of the athletes on the field orin a controlled space, for the purpose of entertainment and training.

Further, helmets and other protective headgear are used in varioussports. As an example, helmets are used in American football andautomobile racing sports. For another example, protective headgear isused in martial arts and fighting sports. Further, the protectiveheadgear along with trackers are used to determine a location of playerson the sports field or to shoot a first-person video. However, suchsolutions are heavy and do not comply with regulations. For example,sports cameras mounted on helmets may resultantly fly off or collidewith other athletes during practice.

Typically, a variety of technologies are used to create audiovisualexperiences that overlay, augment, enhance, or temporarily replace theuser's experience of physical reality. For example, current virtualreality (VR) technology involves stereoscopic headsets. Further, avariety of other devices—such as handheld controllers, trackingheadgear, haptic garments, or wearable devices—are used in VR to createand provide physical, audio, and visual simulation. Technologies such asaugmented reality (AR) or mixed reality use a combination of similartechnologies—i.e., use of the user's sensory inputs along with visualoverlays that blend with the physical world and stay synchronized.

Currently, various display technologies are used for VR and AR. VR andAR create varying degrees of immersion and realism. In VR, high refreshrate, high resolution, and precise head motion tracking are critical toavoiding dizziness, nausea, and other uncomfortable physical reactionsin users. On the other hand, in AR, translucent and transparent screensof various shapes and sizes are used to provide imagery that isconvincingly overlaid on physical reality. Further, VR and AR varywidely in the field of view they present. It should be noted that thehuman field of view exceeds 200 degrees. However, current displaytechnologies fail to provide a full wraparound view. In AR, headgear isused to simulate holography, or creation of three-dimensional (3D)illusions that appear real in space. However, in AR, a narrow field ofview causes overlays to be limited to users looking straight ahead orslightly to the side. Additionally, when an AR interface displays animage on a lens such as glasses, projected images formed are translucentto a degree and do not have the same color characteristics as actualimages. It should be noted that techniques such as retinal imageprojection and eye position tracking increase the quality, comfort,fidelity, and immersiveness of both AR and VR technologies. However,such techniques have not been broadly deployed in a commercial context.

Communication technologies cover telephony using Voice over Long-TermEvolution (VoLTE) technology and a variety of Video over InternetProtocol (IP) and Voice over IP (VoIP) technologies. Such communicationtechnologies provide low-latency bidirectional audio or visualcommunication as long as underlying networks support low latencyrequirements. Further, such communication technologies require aselection of one or more parties to call and include a setup time. Itshould be noted that the connection may be negotiated through protocolssuch as Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) or Extensible Messaging andPresence Protocol (XMPP). However, compatible protocols are lessdeveloped and standardized and, in some cases, do not yet exist forapplications such as video conferencing, transmission of more than 2Dvideos (such as 3D conferencing or multi-position conferencing), or forconferencing conveying more than audiovisual data, such as fine-grainedpersonal kinematic, positional data, or haptic data.

Various technologies suffer from one or more drawbacks, making themineffective for high-fidelity capture and relay of athletic performance.For example, video has the drawback of shrinking and displaying athleticexamples in an altered size and orientation, and aligninghigh-resolution cameras can be costly and labor intensive. As anotherexample, motion capture devices are either too coarse in target capturerange or require instrumenting an athlete in a way that obstructsnatural performance. Further, helmets or headgear outfitted withaftermarket cameras for capturing team activities can becost-prohibitive, and such equipment is bulky when worn.

Current virtual reality technology suffers from drawbacks in thetraining of athletes in that it often provides a poor simulation of thesport being modeled. Current haptic devices and range-of-motionapparatus for sports simulation fail to effectively replicate thephysical perceptions and conditions of a sport, preventing thedevelopment of authentic muscle memory in training.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate the various embodiments of systems,methods, and other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinaryskill in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries(e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures representone example of the boundaries. In some examples, one element may bedesigned as multiple elements, or multiple elements may be designed asone element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal componentof one element may be implemented as an external component in another,and vice versa. Further, the elements may not be drawn to scale.

Various embodiments will hereinafter be described in accordance with theappended drawings, which are provided to illustrate and not to limit thescope in any manner, wherein similar designations denote similarelements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram showing a system environment in whichvarious embodiments may be implemented;

FIG. 2A illustrates a helmet integrated with translucent display lenses,having an integrated battery and a central processing unit (CPU), inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 2B illustrates the helmet integrated with wearable glasses, showingthe CPU as a separate entity, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 3A illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet showing aninsert for storing a mobile device, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 3B illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet integrated witha display screen, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 3C illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet integrated witha retinal virtual reality (VR) display, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 3D illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet integrated withmultiple-focal plane projection technology, in accordance with at leastone embodiment;

FIG. 4A illustrates an ice hockey rink, where a coach is watching an icehockey game, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 4B illustrates the ice hockey rink, where a player is watching avirtual reality (VR) ghost of the coach in a real time, in accordancewith at least one embodiment;

FIG. 4C illustrates the ice hockey rink where the player is watching oneor more instructions of the coach on an augmented reality (AR) interfaceof the wearable glasses worn by the player, in accordance with at leastone embodiment;

FIG. 5A illustrates a tablet showing a coach drawing a maneuver of asoccer field on the tablet, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 5B illustrates a top view of a soccer field, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of the soccer field showing a path viewedby the player on an AR interface of the wearable glasses, in accordancewith at least one embodiment;

FIG. 7A illustrates an alternate embodiment of a soccer field showing aplurality of players wearing the wearable glasses, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 7B illustrates a coach communicating with a first athlete usingdirectional headphones in real time, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 8 illustrates a flowchart showing a method for filtering ambientsound, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 9A illustrates a first dancer going through a dance routine, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 9B illustrates a second dancer learning movements of the firstdancer, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 9C illustrates the first dancer standing at one side and reviewingone or more dance steps, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 10A illustrates a dancer learning one or more dance steps of thedance, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 10B illustrates the dancer viewing a single dance step through thewearable glasses, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 10C illustrates a user interface of the dancer, in accordance withat least one embodiment;

FIG. 10D illustrates superimposed frames of the one or more dance stepsof the dancer, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 10E illustrates the dancer moving around to look at the one or moredance steps through the wearable glasses, in accordance with at leastone embodiment;

FIG. 10F illustrates a series of superimposed frames illustrating a setof motions of a figure skater, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 10G illustrates a series of superimposed frames illustrating a setof motions of a figure skater, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 11 illustrates a flowchart showing a method for learning the dance,in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 12A illustrates a dancer practicing on a dance stage using aharness or track to assist motion of the dancer in three dimensions, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 12B illustrates a figure skater practicing on an ice skating rinkusing an oval suspension track, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 12C illustrates an ice hockey player practicing on an ice skatingpractice area using a harness and skating treadmill, in accordance withat least one embodiment;

FIG. 13A illustrates an athlete wearing a motion capture (mocap) suitalong with a helmet, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 13B illustrates an alternate embodiment of an athlete wearing asuit along with one or more pads, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 13C illustrates another alternate embodiment of an athlete wearinga suit along with one or more pads, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 14A illustrates a top-down view of an American football fieldshowing a player and a coach, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 14B illustrates a top-down view of the coach communicating with aplurality of players through a network, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 14C illustrates an alternate embodiment of the American footballfield showing a first player and a second player communicating with eachother, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 15 illustrates a view of an AR interface of a first player, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 16A illustrates a tablet of a coach, in accordance with at leastone embodiment;

FIG. 16B illustrates an AR view of a helmet worn by a first player, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 16C illustrates a second player viewing an exact location of otherplayers and a target on an AR interface, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 17A illustrates a hunting field having a plurality of hunters, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 17B illustrates a tablet of a first hunter, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 17C illustrates a tablet of a second hunter, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 17D illustrates a tablet of a third hunter, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 17E illustrates an interface of the wearable glasses worn by thefirst hunter, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 17F illustrates an interface of the wearable glasses worn by thesecond hunter, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 17G illustrates an interface of the wearable glasses worn by thethird hunter, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 18A illustrates a racetrack viewed by a coach on a tablet, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 18B illustrates the coach communicating with a driver of a vehicleusing directional headphones, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 18C illustrates a driver wearing a helmet viewing a path on an ARinterface of the helmet, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 19A illustrates a basketball court where a player is being recordedin 3D detail in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 19B illustrates a trainee watching a recording of an athleteplaying basketball, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 20A illustrates a top view of a practice room, in accordance withat least one embodiment;

FIG. 20B illustrates an athlete practicing with a baseball bat and avirtual ball in the practice room of FIG. 20A, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 20C illustrates a coach reviewing the performance of a plurality ofathletes on an AR interface of the wearable glasses, in accordance withat least one embodiment;

FIG. 20D illustrates a batting cage, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 21A illustrates a front view of an American football field showinga plurality of players, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 21B illustrates a side view of an American football field showing afirst player throwing a football, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 22 illustrates a side view of an American football field showingone or more projectors, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 23 illustrates a flowchart showing a method for rendering a play inAmerican football, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 24A illustrates a baseball bat integrated with one or moregyroscopes, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 24B illustrates a tennis racket integrated with one or moregyroscopes, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 25 illustrates a player holding a baseball bat, in accordance withat least one embodiment;

FIG. 26 illustrates a room showing a player playing soccer, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 27 illustrates a flowchart showing a method for playing soccer inthe room of FIG. 26, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 28 shows a coach communicating with a player in real time usinggaze-tracking technology, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 29 shows a coach communicating with a plurality of players in ateam using gaze-tracking technology, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 30 illustrates a floating view of a soccer field in space in frontof a coach, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 31 illustrates a live stage show, where one or more performers areperforming a play on a stage, in accordance with at least oneembodiment;

FIG. 32 illustrates an AR interface of the wearable glasses showing amenu, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 33 illustrates a “maquette” (i.e., a body model) of an athlete, inaccordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 34 illustrates a driver wearing a helmet and suit, in accordancewith at least one embodiment;

FIG. 35 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmet,in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 36 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmet,in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 37 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmetand communication with other computing devices, in accordance with atleast one embodiment;

FIG. 38 illustrates an example view of a heads-up display presented to adriver, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 39 illustrates an example heads-up display process, in accordancewith at least one embodiment;

FIG. 40 illustrates an example gaze tracking process, in accordance withat least one embodiment; and

FIG. 41 is an example team presentation process, in accordance with atleast one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure is best understood with reference to the detailedfigures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments arediscussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled inthe art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions givenherein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposesas the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments.For example, the teachings presented, and the needs of a particularapplication may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches toimplement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore,any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices inthe following embodiments described and shown.

References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “anembodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so onindicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particularfeature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation butthat not every embodiment or example necessarily includes thatparticular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, orlimitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” doesnot necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram showing a system environment 100 inwhich various embodiments may be implemented. The system environment 100includes a plurality of sensors 102, one or more cameras 104, LightDetection and Ranging (LIDAR or lidar) 106, microwavetransmitter/receivers 108A, ultrasound emitters and detectors 108B,triangulation devices 110, infrared (IR) emitters 112, structured lightemitters 114, a helmet 116 integrated with wearable glasses 118, amotion capture (mocap) suit 120 worn by a user, a foot tracker 122, anda network 124. Various components in the system environment 100 may beinterconnected over the network 124.

The plurality of sensors 102 may be configured to sense or record motionof users on a sports field. In one embodiment, the plurality of sensors102 may detect the position of the users on the sports field withmillimeter accuracy, and detect motion of the users with sub-millisecondtemporal accuracy. The plurality of sensors 102 may be integrated withthe helmet 116 and/or the wearable glasses 118. Further, the pluralityof sensors 102 may be stitched to clothes of the users, e.g., using ahook-and-loop mechanism. The plurality of sensors 102 may include, butis not limited to, geomagnetic sensors, acceleration sensors, tiltsensors, gyroscopic sensors, biometric information sensors, altitudesensors, atmospheric pressure sensors, eyeball-tracking sensors, neuronsensors, and position sensors. The users may be athletes, players,and/or trainees. The sports field may include, but is not limited to, asoccer field, an American football field, a basketball court, a tenniscourt, a volleyball court, or a Formula 1 racing track. It should benoted that the above-mentioned sports fields have been provided forillustration purposes, and should not be considered limiting.

The one or more cameras 104 may be configured to capture data related tothe sports field. The one or more cameras 104 may be positioned aroundvarious locations of the sports field. The data may correspond to visualdata and/or positional data of the users. The one or more cameras 104may include light field cameras (i.e., plenoptic cameras) 126, trackingcameras 128, wide angle cameras 130, and/or 360-degree cameras 132.

In one embodiment, the light field cameras 126 and the tracking cameras128 may be configured to capture information related to the users in thesports field. For example, a tracking camera 128 may be disposed on thehelmet 116 of a player. The tracking camera 128 may track a particularplayer on the sports field. Further, the tracking camera 128 may be usedto capture each and every activity related to the player on the sportsfield. It should be noted that the tracking cameras 128 may correspondto robotically aimed or operated cameras. The wide angle cameras 130 mayprovide a wide field of view for capturing images and/or videos of theusers in the sports field—e.g., GoPro® cameras. The 360-degree cameras132 may provide a 360-degree field of view in a horizontal plane, orwith a larger visual field coverage. In at least one embodiment, the360-degree cameras 132 may be positioned in the middle on the edges ofthe sports field. In other embodiments, the 360-degree cameras 132 maybe positioned on one or more vehicles, such as racecars, operating onthe sports field. The 360-degree cameras 132 may be referred to asomnidirectional cameras. It should be noted that the above-mentionedcameras 104 have been provided only for illustration purposes. Thesystem environment 100 may include other cameras as well, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

The lidar 106 may be used to track players or objects on the sportsfield. For example, the objects may be bats, balls, sticks, clubs,rackets, or hockey pucks. Further, the microwave transceivers 108 may beused to capture data related to the players' motion on a sports field orin an enclosed space. In one embodiment, the microwave transceivers 108may use millimeter waves in the 30-300 GHz frequency range. It should benoted that microwaves may be replaced or augmented by ultrasonic audiofrequency waves. Further, triangulation devices 110 may be used tocapture data related to the players (e.g., outside-in tracking). In anexample, the players may be located using the triangulation devices 110.In at least one embodiment, the system environment 100 may include IRemitters 112 that may act as a source of light energy in the infraredspectrum. For example, in a virtual reality (VR) positioning technique,the IR emitters 112 may be positioned on a player to be tracked. Inanother example, the IR emitters 112 may be positioned on the edges ofthe sports field. Further, the structured light emitters 114 may be usedto illuminate a scene with patterns of visible or non-visible light thatmay be detected by the one or more cameras 104.

Further, a player or an object may be tracked using visual processingand object identification of one or more continuous video images usingcomputer vision algorithms that are well known in the art (e.g.,inside-out tracking). Such techniques may be used to implementsix-degree-of-freedom (6DoF) tracking of players in free space. In oneembodiment, a continuous and seamless visual representation of aparticular feature—such as a player or an object on a sports field—maybe created. The feature on the sports field may be tracked by any of theabove-mentioned techniques. Further, a location of the feature may befed into a video control system. The video control system may create asingle and continuous output video showing a perspective of the trackedobject. For example, a dozen cameras may be placed along sides of ahockey rink for tracking a player. The player may be trackedcontinuously, and a video of the player may shift from one camera toanother camera. It should be noted that the shifting may be based onwhich camera provides the best perspective of the tracked player andmovements of the player. Further, a visual system may usehigh-resolution imagery, perform zooming and cropping of images, andtransition smoothly from the image of one camera to another camera bystitching the overlapping images together in a seamless blend, producingone frame stitched together from multiple cameras views of the sametarget.

Further, the images captured may be rendered to a virtualthree-dimensional (3D) space, adjusted to match, and recombined. In oneembodiment, for camera equipment that may be steered, re-focused, and/orzoomed, a system may provide real-time feedback to a steerable camera tofocus on the feature to be targeted, to point at the target, or toadjust exposure or frame rate of video for capturing the target withhigh fidelity. Further, the frame rate of a camera near the target maybe increased, and a camera on the other end of a court, rink, or fieldwhere no action is happening may switch to a lower frame rate, use atelephoto zoom, and/or change direction to look across the court, rink,or field to where the action is happening.

It should be noted that the zoom, focus, and exposure feature may beimplemented in post-processing or by a software method, using footagecaptured with sufficient resolution, high dynamic range, or light fieldtechnology so that such aspects may be adjusted after capture. In someembodiments, a set of cameras around the court, rink, or field maycreate an effect where a single camera is following a player as eachcamera “hands off” the image capture to another camera, but startingfrom a zoomed in or cropped perspective and then switching to a propersize. In other embodiments, background aspects of the images andforeground tracked target may be filled in by the one or more cameras104 and the information may be composited. In one embodiment, a playermay traverse the whole field in any direction, and it may appear thatthe player has been closely followed by a mobile steadicam operator. Itshould be noted that the image may be a composite of stationary images.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedtechniques used for 6DoF have been provided only for illustrationpurposes. In other embodiments, the techniques may be used for threedegrees of freedom (3DoF) without departing from the scope of thedisclosure.

A specially configured helmet 116 may be worn by players in one or moresports, such as, but not limited to, American football, baseball,skiing, hockey, automobile racing, motorcycle racing, etc. The helmet116 may be integrated with AR technology, light field displaytechnology, VR technology, gaze tracking technology, and/or 6DoFpositioning technology. It should be noted that the helmet 116 mayinclude other technologies as well, without departing from the scope ofthe disclosure. The helmet 116 may include an IR camera 134 forcapturing an absolute location of the players on the sports field. TheIR camera 134 may be disposed on the shell 136 of the helmet 116.Further, the helmet 116 may include a face mask 138 and a chinstrap 140.It should be noted that the face mask 138 may be made up of one or moreplastic-coated metal bars. Further, the helmet 116 may be integratedwith directional headphones for recognizing directional sound of playersor coach. In some embodiments, the helmet 116 may include one or moretransceivers for transmitting and receiving data related to the sportsfield.

As shown in FIG. 1, the helmet 116 may be integrated with wearableglasses 118. The wearable glasses 118 may be referred to as augmentedreality glasses. In some embodiments, the wearable glasses 118 may be aseparate device and worn by users. The wearable glasses 118 may beintegrated with AR technology, light field technology, and/or VRpositioning technology. It should be noted that the wearable glasses 118may include some other technologies as well, without departing from thescope of the disclosure. For example, as discussed further below withrespect to FIGS. 36-39, a helmet may include an output device, such as aprojector, that is operable to present visual information into a fieldof view of a user, such as a driver, while the user is wearing thehelmet.

The wearable glasses 118 may include a frame 142 and one or more lenses144. The one or more lenses 144 may be detachably mounted in the frame142. The frame 142 may be made up of a material such as a plastic and/ormetal. The wearable glasses 118 may receive data corresponding toplayers on the sports field from an external device. The data mayinclude the visual data and/or the positional data and timecodereference of the players on the field. The wearable glasses 118 maystore the data in a memory. Further, the wearable glasses 118 mayprovide the data in various forms. For example, the wearable glasses 118may display the data on a display in the form of AR, mixed reality (MR),or VR. A detailed description of the helmet 116 integrated with thewearable glasses 118 is given later in conjunction with FIGS. 2A-2B and3A-3D.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedelements of the helmet 116 and the wearable glasses 118 have beenprovided only for illustrative purposes. In some embodiments, thewearable glasses 118 may include a separate display device, a soundoutput unit, a plurality of cameras, and/or an elastic band, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure. For example, additionaldetails of a racing helmet integrated with one or more tracking cameras128, HUD, and audio input/output is discussed further below inconjunction with FIGS. 34-37.

The mocap suit 120 may correspond to a wearable device that records datasuch as body movements of the users or athletes. The mocap suit andhelmet may use any of a number of technologies to capture the positionand motion of the body, including, but not limited to, ultrasound,radar, lidar, piezoelectric elements, and accelerometers. In someembodiments, a number of sensors or reflective devices are placed atarticulated points of the body. Waves—such as ultrasound, radar, orlidar—may be reflected off each of the reflective devices placed at thebody's articulated points, and triangulation of calculated wavetransmission distance used to calculate the relative position of each ofthe reflective devices. In other embodiments, the sensors placed at thebody's articulated points would actively receive and transmit signals toindicate their position. In yet other embodiments, such as piezoelectricelements or accelerometers, the sensors themselves would detect andtrack relative position and actively transmit position changes to thecentral processor via any of a number of communication technologies,including but not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, infrared, or modulatedradio waves.

In one embodiment, the mocap suit 120 may be configured for capturingthe athlete's skeletal kinematics while playing a sport such as Americanfootball. After capturing the data, the mocap suit 120 may transfer thedata to the helmet 116. It should be noted that the mocap suit 120 maybe coupled to the helmet 116 in a wired or a wireless manner.Thereafter, the data may be viewed by the users or the athletes. In someembodiments, the mocap suit 120 may use a plurality of sensors 102 tomeasure the movement of arms, legs, and trunk of the users.

The foot tracker 122 may be configured to track movements of one or moreplayers/athletes on the sports field. The foot tracker 122 may be wornby the one or more players/athletes. The foot tracker 122 may determineone or more parameters related to running or walking form such as footlanding, cadence, and time on the ground. Based at least on thedetermination of the one or more parameters, the foot tracker 122 maytrack how fast a player runs and/or how well the player runs.

The network 124 corresponds to a medium through which content and dataflow between various components of the system environment 100 (i.e., theplurality of sensors 102, the one or more cameras 104, the lidar 106,the microwave transceivers 108, the ultrasound emitters and detectors,the triangulation device 110, the IR emitters 112, the structured lightemitters 114, the helmet 116, the wearable glasses 118, the mocap suit120, and the foot tracker 122). The network 124 may be wired and/orwireless. Examples of the network 124 may include, but are not limitedto, a Wi-Fi network, a Bluetooth mesh network, a wide area network(WAN), a local area network (LAN), or a metropolitan area network (MAN).Various devices in the system environment 100 can connect to the network124 in accordance with various wired and wireless communicationprotocols such as Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol(TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and 2G, 3G, or 4G communicationprotocols. In some embodiments, the network 124 may be a cloud networkor cloud-based network.

FIG. 2A illustrates the helmet 116 integrated with the wearable glasses118, where the wearable glasses 118 have an integrated battery 202 and acentral processing unit (CPU) 204, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The battery 202 may be disposed within the frame 142 of thewearable glasses 118. It should be noted that the battery 202 may bedisposed at various positions on the frame 142. For example, the battery202 may be disposed at an end of the frame 142 of the wearable glasses118. In some embodiments, the battery 202 may be embedded within thehelmet 116. The battery 202 may supply power to each element of thehelmet 116 and the wearable glasses 118. In some embodiments, thebattery 202 may be a rechargeable battery.

Further, the CPU 204 may be disposed within the frame 142 of thewearable glasses 118. It should be noted that the CPU 204 may bedisposed at various positions on the frame 142. For example, the CPU 204may be disposed at an end of the frame 142 of the wearable glasses 118.In some embodiments, the CPU 204 may be embedded within the helmet 116.In other embodiments, the CPU 204 may be a separate entity and maycommunicate with the helmet 116 and/or the wearable glasses 118 in awired or wireless manner, as shown in FIG. 2B. The CPU 204 may processthe data related to the sports field. As discussed above, the data mayinclude the visual data and/or the positional data of the players. TheCPU 204 may be implemented using any of a number of hardware andsoftware technologies, including, but not limited to, a microprocessor,a microcontroller, a system on a chip (SoC), a field-programmable gatearray (FPGA), and/or a digital signal processor (DSP), using customfirmware/software or an array of off-the-shelf software, as is wellknown to those skilled in the art.

FIG. 3A illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet 300 a, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3A, the helmet300 a may be integrated with wearable glasses 302 a. The wearableglasses 302 a may include a frame 304 a and one or more lenses 306 a.The one or more lenses 306 a may be detachably mounted in the frame 304a. In one embodiment, the one or more lenses 306 a may be curvedtranslucent lenses. Further, the wearable glasses 302 a may have aninsert 308 a for storing a mobile device 310 a. The mobile device 310 amay be directed into the insert 308 a from a first side (i.e., a topside) of the helmet 300 a. In one embodiment, the mobile device 310 amay be a smartphone. Further, the helmet 300 a may be incorporated withan eye-guard plastic. In one embodiment, the wearable glasses 302 a maywork at a distance of between two and five feet. In other embodiments,the working distance of the wearable glasses may be less than two feetand/or greater than five feet. It should be noted that the mosteffective visual mixed-reality projection range may lie between two andten feet.

FIG. 3B illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet 300 b integratedwith a display screen 302 b, in accordance with at least one embodiment.The display screen 302 b may be an AR screen projector, a liquid crystaldisplay (LCD), or a light-emitting diode (LED) display, etc. Further,the helmet 300 b may be integrated with wearable glasses 304 b having acurved lens 306 b. The curved lens 306 b may be used for projecting animage to the user. In one embodiment, the curved lens 306 b may be ashatterproof curved lens.

FIG. 3C illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet 300 c, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The helmet 300 c may beintegrated with wearable glasses 302 c. In one embodiment, the wearableglasses 302 c may be a head-mounted display. The wearable glasses 302 cmay use a retinal VR display 304 c for projecting an image directly ontothe retina. The VR display 304 c may include a single LED light sourceand an array of micro-minors. In one embodiment, the VR display 304 cmay be referred to as screenless technology. It should be noted that theVR display 304 c may superimpose 3D computer generated imagery overreal-world objects by projecting a digital light field into the user'seye.

FIG. 3D illustrates an alternate embodiment of a helmet 300 d, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The helmet 300 d may beintegrated with the wearable glasses 302 d. The wearable glasses 302 dmay include one or more lenses 304 d and a screen 306 d that may becoupled to a frame 308 d. The helmet 300 d may be integrated withprojection technology capable of displaying multiple focal planes,sometimes called “light field” technology. By emulating light comingfrom multiple angles entering the eye, images and/or videos of theplayers look more realistic as the players look closer to reality. Insome embodiments, the wearable glasses 302 d may be integrated withmultiple-focal plane projection technology.

Each of the helmets 300 a, 300 b, 300 c and 300 d may include a CPU.Further, each helmet 300 a, 300 b, 300 c and 300 d may be integratedwith a wireless antenna 308 b. In some embodiments, each helmet 300 a,300 b, 300 c or 300 d may receive data from an external device via thewireless antenna 308 b. Thereafter, each helmet 300 a, 300 b, 300 c and300 d may display the data on the display screen 302 a, 302 b, 302 c,and 302 d, respectively. It should be noted that each helmet 300 a, 300b, 300 c and 300 d may include an accelerometer along with G-forcesensors that are calibrated to harmful levels of collision, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the helmet 300 a, 300b, 300 c, and 300 d may include other components such as one or morecameras, sensors, Wi-Fi, and/or microphones. Further, functionality ofthe helmet 300 a, 300 b, 300 c, and 300 d may be integrated with thehelmet 116 without departing from the scope of the disclosure.Similarly, functionality of the wearable glasses 302 a, 302 b, 302 c,and 302 d may be integrated with the wearable glasses 118 withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that other methods may beused to display holographic information for a user, such as commerciallyavailable current holograms (e.g., free space, volumetric imaging,ionizing air, or lasers on a 3D substrate), air ionization using lasers,laser projection on fog, medium-based holography, Pepper's ghost andfull-sized “holography” in which the user may see the image with amirror (e.g., the “Tupac” hologram technique routinely used to createlive stage displays of non-living artists), non-3D head-trackingperspective, projection on film or a translucent window. and/or anyfuture holography techniques.

FIG. 4A illustrates an ice hockey rink 400, in accordance with at leastone embodiment. The ice hockey rink 400 may include a plurality ofplayers 402 playing ice hockey. The plurality of players 402 may wearthe wearable glasses 118. Further, a coach 404 equipped with wearableglasses 118 may watch the ice hockey game through an AR interface of thewearable glasses 118. The coach 404 may stand along a side of the icehockey rink 400. In one embodiment, the coach 404 may monitor the icehockey game and may check movements of the players 402 in real time,using the wearable glasses 118. In some embodiments, the coach 404 maycommunicate with the players 402 using directional headphones 406. Itshould be noted that the directional headphones 406 may be integratedwith the wearable glasses 118. In some embodiments, the rink can besurrounded with cameras and capture devices, such as is schematicallyindicated in FIG. 1. In some embodiments, a laser display device 422,mounted at the side or above rink, may be used to draw regions on theice visible to the players, indicating things such as where to go to,where to hit, where to practice a movement, etc. In one embodiment, thepuck 410 may be integrated with an accelerometer to track the puck 410and measure the forces exerted. In some embodiments, the puck 410 may beintegrated with a spin detector for calculating curves, such as dots orindicia on the puck 410. Further, the puck 410 may receive positionalsignals indicating one or more boundaries of the ice hockey rink 400. Inone embodiment, if the puck 410 goes into a certain area, the puck 410may change color from green to red. In another embodiment, if the puck410 goes into a critical area, the player 402 may hit the puck 410 orthe player 402 may take a defensive position. Such a method of changingthe color of the puck 410, in real time or in an AR overlay, may beuseful for training users.

In an alternate embodiment, the coach 404 may view the ice hockey gameon a tablet. Further, the coach 404 may touch on an interface of thetablet to draw maneuvers. In one embodiment, the coach 404 may tap on anicon or a representation of a particular player 402. As a result of thecoach's tapping, the coach 404 may be able to see information related tothe player 402. The information may correspond to statistics of theplayer 402 in a practice session. The information may include, but isnot limited to, how the player 402 performed in the practice sessionand/or how many games the player 402 has played, the amount of energyconsumed by the player, the velocity or direction in which the player ismoving, the size and/or height of the player, statistics about theplayer (e.g., scoring average), etc. Further, the coach 404 may draw aplan using the tablet interface. The coach 404 sketches a game plan(strategy) on the tablet for the player 402 to execute while playing theice hockey game. Thereafter, the plan may be displayed on an interfaceof the wearable glasses 118 worn by the player 402.

As shown in FIG. 4B, the coach 404 may record and demonstrate a specificpractice routine presenting a holographic virtual coach for hisstudents. Students can practice and follow behind the virtual coach.Coach 404 can train the other players 402. Successively, the coach 404may show one or more techniques or moves to the players 402 on the icehockey rink 400. In one embodiment, a player 402 may see a VR ghost 408of the coach 404 on the interface of the wearable glasses 118 worn bythe player 402. The VR ghost 408 of the coach 404 may appear life-sizeand show a technique such as how to hit a puck 410. In one embodiment,the coach may follow along behind players so that he can directlyobserve their activity, and a camera recording the coach's movementsprojects a holographic virtual image of the coach in real-time to thewearable glasses 118. In another embodiment, an actual, physicallypresent coach may perform an action and one or more students performsthe action (follow the leader), and the coach can see on their ownwearable glasses 118 the action that is happening behind them through acamera mounted on the back of the coach's head.

As shown in FIG. 4C, the player 402 may view a virtual coach 412 on theAR interface of the wearable glasses 118. It should be noted that thevirtual coach 412 may not be present on the ice hockey rink 400, but maybe either a recording of an earlier coaching session (time shifting),and/or a coach delivering real time coaching from another location(space shifting). Further, the virtual coach 412 may provide one or moreinstructions to the player 402. The one or more instructions may bedisplayed on the wearable glasses 118, such as a puck trajectory to theplayer 402 and/or the proper position the player 402 should be in to hitthe puck. Thereafter, the player 402 may replay the one or moreinstructions given by the virtual coach 412. In an example, when theplayer 402 hits the puck 410, the puck 410 may be moved based on aninitial speed, a velocity vector, and an angle of attack.

FIG. 5A illustrates a tablet 500, showing a coach drawing a trainingroutine on a soccer field 502 on the tablet 500, in accordance with atleast one embodiment. The coach may touch an interface 504 of the tablet500 to draw the maneuver. In one embodiment, the coach may tap on anicon or a representation of a particular player 506. Based at least onthe icon selection, the coach may be able to see information 508 relatedto the player 506. The information 508 may correspond to statistics ofthe player 506 in a practice session. The information 508 may include,but is not limited to, how the player 506 performed in the practicesession and/or how many games the player 506 has played. It should benoted that each device such as the tablet 500 may be assigned to a userand logged in a database and associated with the user. In oneembodiment, if the device is changed due to replacement or repair, thedatabase may be updated and the information 508, such as performance andmotion, may be recorded for the player 506.

Further, the coach may draw a plan on the interface 504 of the tablet500. The plan may correspond to a game plan for the player 506 toexecute while practicing or playing a game. As shown in FIG. 5B, a path(shown by an arrow 510) may be drawn by the coach for the player 506 tofollow while playing the game.

As shown in FIG. 6, the path 510 may be displayed to the player 506 onthe AR interface of the wearable glasses 118. It should be noted thatthe wearable glasses 118 may be worn by the player 506. In oneembodiment, if the player 508 deviates from the path 510, then theplayer 506 may be able to see non-original path on the AR interface ofthe wearable glasses 118. In an alternate embodiment, the coach usingthe tablet 500 in FIG. 5A may monitor the game and may view or reviewthe movements of the player 506. Based at least on the review, the coachmay revise the path that needs to be followed during a practice session.In an example, a combination of the Global Positioning System (GPS),on-field location tracking, dead-reckoning, and other techniques may beused to define a trajectory for the player 506. The trajectory may befollowed by the player 506 during the practice session. Such mechanismsmay be used for training the player 506. It should be noted that thesystem may use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques as well, toanalyze the motion of players within the game and to provide scenariosto train the players, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedtablet 500 of the coach has been provided only for illustrativepurposes. In other embodiments, the coach may use some other computingdevice, such as a desktop, a computer server, a laptop, a personaldigital assistant (PDA), and/or a tablet computer as well, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

FIG. 7A illustrates an alternate embodiment of a soccer field 700showing a plurality of players wearing the wearable glasses 118, inaccordance with at least one embodiment, the each of the wearableglasses 118 having a first set of cameras 702. In one embodiment, thefirst set of cameras 702 may be 360-degree cameras. In anotherembodiment, the first set of cameras 702 may be 180-degree camerasand/or 720-degree cameras. The first set of cameras 702 may capture datasuch as positional data, streaming data, and/or visual data of otherplayers at one or more times. In one embodiment, the first set ofcameras 702 may be three. In other embodiments, the first set of cameras702 may be less than three or more than three, without departing fromthe scope of the disclosure.

As an example, the wearable glasses 118 of a first athlete 704 maycapture visual and positional data related to a second athlete 706 and athird athlete 708. Similarly, the wearable glasses 118 of the secondathlete 706 may capture visual data and positional data related to thefirst athlete 704 and the third athlete 708. Similarly, the wearableglasses 118 of the third athlete 708 may capture visual data andpositional data related to the first athlete 704 and the second athlete706. It should be noted that time and position of each one of the firstset of cameras 702 may be synchronized using a clock sync transmitter710. In some embodiments, the clock sync transmitter 710 may transmitthe clock via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, radio frequency (RF), and/orother signal channels. In one embodiment, the clock sync transmitter 710may provide timecodes above 100 frames per second (fps). It should benoted that the clock sync transmitter 710 may be used by the wearableglasses 118 to timecode all events that are recorded by the first set ofcameras 702 and to synchronize the data.

In some embodiments, the wearable glasses 118 may include a positionalreceiver 712 for detecting the position and orientation of the glasses,and thus the user. Such techniques may be used for tracking the firstset of cameras 702—i.e., where a camera is looking. In some embodiments,a beacon and audio time sync module may be used. In some embodiments,augmented or virtual reality positioning techniques may be used inconjunction with the first set of cameras 702. It will be apparent toone skilled in the art that one or more base stations, brighter IR orother frequencies of lights or RF may be used, without departing fromthe scope of the disclosure.

Further, a second set of cameras 714 may be positioned at one or moreedges of the soccer field 700. It should be noted that the second set ofcameras 714 may be placed at strategic positions. The second set ofcameras 714 may capture visual data and/or positional data of the soccerfield 700 with one or more timestamps (i.e., timecodes). Timecodes mayneed to be more granular than 30 fps, and may need to be as granular as1,000 fps. In an example, the second set of cameras 714 may be a lidar.After capture, the visual data and/or positional data may besynchronized using the clock sync transmitter 710. Further, each one ofthe first set of cameras 702 and the second set of cameras 714 may bewirelessly coupled to a visual data processor 716. The visual dataprocessor 716 may receive the positional data and/or the visual datafrom the first set of cameras 702 and the second set of cameras 714.Thereafter, the visual data processor 716 may combine the positionaldata and the visual data to extract the position and orientation of eachplayer on the soccer field 700. Further, the visual data processor 716may extract player's skeletal kinematics to create skeletal views of theplayer. Such extraction of the position and orientation of each playermay be used in training users.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the wearable glasses 118 may be capable ofcapturing sounds from the surroundings. The wearable glasses 118 may beintegrated with directional headphones and microphones 718. In anexample, sounds from an audience 720 and sounds from the plurality ofplayers may be captured by the wearable glasses 118. Further, thedirectional headphones 718 may pass information through external audioto other players with low latency. Further, the wearable glasses 118 mayinclude digital signal processing (DSP) filtering to perform noisecancelling to eliminate such sounds as the wind, ambient sound, noise ofvehicles, and/or the sound of the audience 720. It should be noted thateach sport has a sound profile, with different profiles during playversus during practice. For example, in a car, the cancelled noise maybe motor noise. A driver may speak normally as the combination of thedirectional headphones 718 and the DSP may remove the engine noise fromthe sound of the directional headphones 718. Similarly, the directionalheadphones 718 may clean up the sounds for the people on the soccerfield 700 and may remove the sounds of the audience 720. It should benoted that the noise of the audience 720 may be different form the carnoise. In some embodiments, the correct profile may be selectedautomatically based on the location and the detected sounds. Further,the DSP filter may be turned off and on automatically to allow nearbysounds such as someone running towards a player.

As shown in FIG. 7B, a coach 722 wearing the directional headphones 718may give instructions 724 to the first athlete 704 in the real time—forexample, the instructions 724, such as, “Run left” or “Steer Left,” etc.Thereafter, the first athlete 704 may listen to the coach 722 and mayfollow the instructions 724. In some embodiments, the instructions 724may be displayed to the first athlete 704 on an AR interface of thewearable glasses 118. It should be noted that an indicator of what thecoach 722 said, as a transcription, a confidence percentage, or a colorof what the system thinks that the coach 722 said, may be shown to thefirst athlete 704. In an alternate embodiment, if the coach 722 makes anon-verbal utterance, then the system may record the time and the soundof the coach 722. Thereafter, the system may perform analysis of theexact time and vocal sounds of the coach 722. Thus, such a system mayfocus on or amplify nearby sounds but filter out far-field sounds.

FIG. 8 illustrates a flowchart 800 showing a method for filtering outambient sound, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The flowchart800 is described in conjunction with FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6, 7A, and 7B.

At first, the wearable glasses 118 may be worn by an athlete whileplaying one or more sports, at step 802. The wearable glasses 118 mayinclude an AR interface and directional headphones. The directionalheadphones may pass information through external audio to other playerswith low latency. Successively, a sport may be selected by the athlete,at step 804. In one embodiment, the sport may be detected based at leaston the location and sounds of the users. The detected sport may include,but is not limited to, soccer, American football, baseball, tennis,volleyball, and/or vehicle racing. Successively, a DSP filter may beloaded into the wearable glasses 118, at step 806. Thereafter, sounds ofwind, ambient sound, noise of vehicles, and/or the sound of theaudience, may be removed using the DSP filter, at step 808.

FIG. 9A illustrates a first dancer 902 going through a dance routine, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The first dancer 902 mayperform the dance on a stage 904. The motion of the first dancer 902 maybe captured using a mocap suit 120 and the one or more cameras 104. Thefirst dancer 902 may wear the wearable glasses 118 for recording one ormore dance steps. In one embodiment, the first dancer 902 may be ateacher. In some embodiments, the movements of the dancer 902 may berecorded by other dancers. Further, a second dancer 906 wearing thewearable glasses 118 may try to follow the recorded dance routine of thefirst dancer 902, shown in FIG. 9B. In one embodiment, the second dancer906 may be a trainee. The recorded dance steps may be in the form of atranslucent image and VR ghosts 908 of the first dancer 902. It shouldbe noted that changes in the movement of the first dancer 902 may berecorded at various keyframes at key time intervals. Thereafter, thesecond dancer 906 may follow the VR ghosts 908 of the first dancer 902to learn the one or more dance steps.

As shown in FIG. 9C, the first dancer 902 may stand at one side and seethe one or more dance steps performed by the first dancer 902. The firstdancer 902 may review all the movements and the positions of the one ormore dance steps. In one embodiment, the first dancer 902 may view theVR ghosts 908 of the first dancer 902. It should be noted that the firstdancer 902 may view the one or more dance steps through the wearableglasses 118. In some embodiments, the first dancer 902 may view virtualmarks, spots for turns, and a line. The line may indicate where toperform the turns, including the locations or marks on the line at whichto coordinate jumps. In one embodiment, the turns may correspond tochaîné turns.

FIG. 10A illustrates a dancer 1000 learning one or more dance steps 1002of the dance, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The dancer1000 wearing the wearable glasses 118, may stand at one side and viewthe recording. Such recording may be helpful for the dancer 1000 tolearn the movements and the positions of the dance. In one embodiment,the dancer 1000 may view the one or more dance steps 1002 on an ARinterface 1004 of the wearable glasses 118.

FIG. 10B shows a dancer 1000 reviewing a dance step 1006 on the ARinterface 1004 of the wearable glasses 118. The AR interface 1004 mayallow the dancer 1000 to zoom in on the single dance step 1006, loopthrough a portion of the activity, reposition the activity in space tolook at it from different angles, scale the image to be larger than orsmaller than the viewer, play the image backwards, focus in on a portionof the image for review, or otherwise manipulate the time and space ofthe holographic image in “bullet time” (i.e. multi-perspective slowmotion viewing as popularized by the Matrix movies).

FIG. 10C illustrates a user interface 1008 of the dancer 1000, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The user interface 1008 mayshow a video of the dancer 1000. In some embodiments, the user interface1008 may show a video of some other dancer. The dancer 1000 may scrubthrough different seconds of different frames using a scrubbing tool1010. For example, an interval such as every 10 milliseconds or everytenth of a second may be used for a single frame. The scrubbing tool1010 may allow the dancer 1000 to scroll through 10 seconds of differentframes so that the dancer 1000 may view different movements—i.e., all 3Dframes for 10 seconds of the dancer 1000. It should be noted thatdifferent positions of the dancer 1000 may be viewed at a same time.

It should be noted that the user interface 1008 may be any of a numberof interfaces, such as, but not limited to, the interface of a computingdevice, tablet, or laptop, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. In one embodiment, the user interface 1008 may be an ARinterface of the wearable glasses 118.

In some embodiments, the dancer 1000 may view a series of simultaneouslydisplayed key frames 1012 of the one or more dance steps, as shown inFIG. 10D. Further, the dancer 1000 wearing the wearable glasses 118 mayview a series of key frames 1002 encircling them, as shown in FIG. 10E.Further, the dancer 1000 may use a controller, such as a tablet, amotion of the dancer's 1000 hand in free space, or a handheld playcontroller, to rotate the interface or to scrub through video frames,either by rotating the entire interface around them, or by playing fromthe point in the frame in front of them. In one embodiment, if thedancer 1000 selects a frame, the frame 1002 may be displayed as brightin color and other frames 1002 may be dimmed to indicate they are notbeing focused upon. Further, the dancer 1000 may use hands in a wideningmotion to zoom in on a portion so it is larger than the actual size, andpush hands together to shrink the view to smaller than the actual size.It should be noted that portions of the image outside of a 3D boundingbox may be clipped so that a portion of the image may be more accuratelystudied without other parts of the image interfering, without departingfrom the scope of the disclosure.

FIG. 10F shows a figure skater performing an in-place motion, such as aturn, crouching down, or moving the legs in a single position on theskating rink. In some embodiments, when reviewing this motion, theskater can see a set of superimposed, still, holographic framessimultaneously. As there are a large number of frames for a given motionat high frame rates, only a subset of the frames are shown—for example,every tenth frame in the sequence or only frames deemed important, suchimportance determined by a local maxima of motion or rate of change of aparticular part of the body (legs, hands, etc.). All frames in thechosen subset are superimposed upon the same space. The viewer can“scrub” (move back and forth through recorded time using a scrubbingmotion) through the key frames, which are translucent and suspended inspace, and when a frame is selected it will be highlighted to make itstand out from the other frames before and after it in time. In thisway, the user, wearing an augmented reality or virtual reality headsetor viewing the scene holographically, is able to see the differentframes of the motion simultaneously. This technique digitally simulatesthe effect of strobe light photography on the scene and allows theperson to analyze in detail not only a single frame of motion or asingle position but the sequence of movements that add up to aparticular motion.

In some embodiments (FIG. 10G), the viewer can simultaneously see a setof key frames that add up to a particular series of motions—forinstance, a skater moving through a turn and then landing on the ground,as shown from right to left; in this example, every tenth frame, forexample, may be shown so that the series of still shots will simulatestrobe light photography when digitally shown. The user can move throughthe space and see all of the stationary shots. This may be accomplishedwith augmented reality, virtual reality displays, or other forms of 3Dspatial projection, such as holographic projection. In this way, theviewer is able to see a set of digital statues. The frame having focusis in full color, solidity, and/or brightness, and the other key framesnot in focus are in shadow, dimmer, or more translucent; the user canscrub through the frames and bring the other frames into focus. The usermay select a frame in the sequence, such as by placing their hands nearthe frame or moving their body over to the frame. Additionally, a usermay be able to touch one of the frames, then move over and touch anotherof the frames, and the system will use those selections, remove thestill frames, and animate the 3D motion between those frames.Additionally, the shadow frames may be preserved, but the motion betweenthem animated, producing again a strobe still effect with a superimposedmotion effect.

In one embodiment, the dancer 1000 may move around a room if the one ormore dance steps 1002 are projected on the wall of the room. In analternate embodiment, if the one or more dance steps 1002 or images areprojected on the far screens, then the dancer 1000 may view the one ormore dance steps 1002. It should be noted that each direction the dancer1000 looks may show a different view, such as left, right, front, above,and below—the point of view changes accordingly.

FIG. 11 illustrates a flowchart 1100 showing a method for learning adance, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The flowchart 1100 isdescribed in conjunction with FIGS. 9A-9C and 10A-10E.

At step 1102, a video of a dance routine may be received. In oneembodiment, the video may correspond to the dance routine of a dancer.

At step 1104, the video is analyzed to determine one or more movementsof the dancer in a physical space. At step 1106, one or more key changesin the one or more movements of the dancer represented in the video maybe extracted. In one embodiment, direction of the dancer in the physicalspace may be extracted.

At step 1108, a set of key frames may be created based at least on theone or more key changes in the one or more movements that are extractedfrom the video. The one or more key changes may be detected by asignificant change in direction, position, or velocity. In oneembodiment, short clips or animated images in the form of “key frames”or “key instants” may be created for each of the key changes.

At step 1110, 3D AR renders of the set of frames may be created. Itshould be noted that the 3D AR renders may be created for one or morekey changes of movement of the dancer.

At step 1112, video and/or 3D clips may be delivered on the display ofthe wearable glasses 118. At step 1114, a next key change in dance stepsmay be rendered. The rendering of the key changes may be performed oncea user completes a first key change. In one embodiment, the first keychange may correspond to a past key change.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedflowchart 1100 may be applicable to other sports, such as Americanfootball, as well, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

FIG. 12A illustrates a dancer 1200 performing on a dance stage 1202using a gantry 1204A with a motorized track capable of moving asuspension harness for the dancer, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. At first, the dancer 1200 may follow a dance routine thatrequires aerial spins, and the gantry 1204A may assist the dancer 1200to protect the dancer from falls or injury, as well as following andlearning the dance routine. Thereafter, the dancer 1200 may rehearse thedance routine using the gantry 1204A. The gantry 1204A may assist thedancer by implementing and duplicating exact movements of the dancer1200. It should be noted that the dancer 1200 may duplicate each motionof the dance routine using the gantry 1204A. Further, the gantry 1204Amay detect tension and may avoid any injury to the dancer 1200. In someembodiments, the gantry 1204A may be used as a robotic spotter for thetrainee. In such an example, the gantry 1204A may take the slack out ofand follow the trainee's line as the trainee practices. The gantry 1204Amay also automatically take the slack out of the line to elevate thetrainee, doing so on the same acceleration curve the trainee isundergoing. This mechanism may adjust for trainee's weight and the speedof the trainee's jump. In some embodiments, a computer may be programmedto re-apply gravity so as to never let the trainee land too hard.Further, the gantry 1204A may help the dancer 1200 to do difficultmovements and may allow the dancer 1200 to learn the difficultmovements. In one embodiment, when the dancer 1200 may push hard enoughto do the dance routine without the gantry 1204A, then the gantry 1204Amay sense and may indicate by lowering tension on lines 1206.

It should be noted that the gantry 1204A may be substituted with amovable crane or some other machine without departing from the scope ofthe disclosure. In other embodiments, the gantry may be used to simulateother athletic conditions. For instance, the gantry 1204A can be used topractice weightlessness and can be used to practice landing whileparachuting, by providing the same real-time dynamic counterbalancing tothe user's own motion as would be experienced in these environments.

FIG. 12B illustrates a figure skater 1208 performing on an ice skatingrink 1210 using a suspension track 1204B, in accordance with at leastone embodiment. The track may be a mechanical tension track that merelyfollows the skater (like a zipline) and prevents the skater fromfalling. The track may have a mechanical sensor that automaticallyadjusts the tension of the cord to the figure skater to prevent theskater from falling and which follows the skater's speed of motion.Additionally, the motorized track may store a dance move after trainingand automatically reproduce these motions (adding and releasing tension,raising and lowering the dancer) according to a learned orpre-programmed routine. It should be noted that the frame of thesuspension track 1204B may be circular, oval, or other shapes above thetrack without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In someembodiments, the suspension track 1204B may be used as a robotic spotterfor the trainee. In such an example, the suspension track 1204B may takethe slack out of and follow the trainee's line. The suspension track1204B may also automatically take the slack out of the line to elevatethe trainee, doing so on the same acceleration curve the trainee isundergoing. This mechanism may adjust for trainee's weight and the speedof the trainee's jump. In some embodiments, a computer may be programmedto re-apply gravity so as to never let the trainee land too hard.

FIG. 12C illustrates an ice hockey player 1212 using stick 1216 topractice hitting a series of projected pucks 1218 on an ice skatingpractice area 1214 using a suspension track 1204C. The suspension track1204C senses user acceleration and force, and dynamically subtracts andadds tension to the skater to ensure the skater does not fall whileperforming motions, without impeding the skater's motions or making theskater dependent upon the support. The skater may be on either syntheticice (such as Teflon or plastic) or on a section of actual ice 1214. Ahockey player can continuously skate toward the goal, and pucks 1218 canbe projected from various locations, angles, and speeds in thesurrounding area 1214. For example, the ice skating practice area 1214may function as a treadmill such that the area 1214 moves under thehockey player as if the hockey player was skating toward the goal,thereby allowing the hockey player to continuously skate toward thegoal. A set of puck projectors 1220 on the edges of the area 1214 shootthe puck into the play area much as a batting cage projects baseballs.

FIG. 13A illustrates an athlete 1300 wearing the mocap suit 120 alongwith the helmet 116, in accordance with at least one embodiment. Themocap suit and helmet may use any of a number of technologies to capturethe position and motion of the body, including, but not limited to,ultrasound, radar, lidar, piezoelectric elements, and accelerometers. Insome embodiments, a number of sensors or reflective devices are placedat articulated points of the body. Waves, such as ultrasound, radar, orlidar, may be reflected off each of the reflective devices placed at thebody's articulated points, and triangulation of calculated wavetransmission distance used to calculate the relative position of each ofthe reflective devices. In other embodiments, the sensors placed at thebody's articulated points would actively receive and transmit signals toindicate their position. In yet other embodiments, such as piezoelectricelements or accelerometers, the sensors themselves would detect andtrack relative position and actively transmit position changes to thecentral processor via any of a number of communication technologies,including but not limited to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, infrared, or modulatedradio waves.

The mocap suit 120 may capture information related to the athlete'sskeletal kinematics at one or more times (i.e., timecodes). In anexample, the timecodes may be Society of Motion Picture and TelevisionEngineers (SMPTE) timecode. It should be noted that the SMPTE timecodemay be a set of cooperating standards to label individual frames of thevideo and/or images with a timecode. The information may includemuscular turns and/or positional movements of the athlete 1300. In oneembodiment, the mocap suit 120 may be coupled to the helmet 116 in awired manner. In another embodiment, the mocap suit 120 may bewirelessly connected to the helmet 116. After capturing the information,the information may be synchronized using a clock sync transmitter or atime synchronization module. In an example, the timecode at 30 framesper second or even 60 frames per second may be too coarse. In someembodiments, the timecodes may be highly granular, with a resolution asfine as milliseconds (such as 100 Hz) down to hundredths of ananosecond.

Successively, the helmet 116 may receive the information along with thetimecodes from the mocap suit 120. Thereafter, the helmet 116 maytransmit the information to a computing device of the coach in real timeor near real time. The coach may be able to review body movements of theathlete 1300. In some embodiments, the mocap suit 120 may include hapticfeedback for sports training. The mocap suit 120 integrated with thehaptic feedback may be referred to as “HoloSuit.” The computing devicemay be any of a number of devices, including but not limited to adesktop, a computer server, a laptop, a PDA, or a tablet computer. Itshould be noted that the above-mentioned technologies for the detectionof the body's position have been provided only for illustrative purposesand that other techniques can be used as well. The mocap suit 120 mayinclude other technology as well, without departing from the scope ofthe disclosure.

In general, an athlete playing a sport is exerting forces and expendingenergy in certain patterns that produce the most efficacious results inthe sport. Accordingly, in some embodiments of the present invention,the system makes use of one or more models of the physical applicationof force by the athlete, and thus measures the performance of theathlete for comparison against a defined ideal force pattern. Thismodeling may include the forces applied to and transmitted throughimplements including, but not limited to, baseball bats, baseballs,soccer balls, footballs, golf balls, skis, bicycles, tennis rackets,gymnastics equipment, etc. One or more pre-defined models may be appliedto the system by the central processor. Additionally, some embodimentsmay use machine learning to infer or tune physical models for theathlete, the implements of the game, or the surrounding world.

FIG. 13B illustrates an alternate embodiment of an athlete 1302 wearinga suit 1304 along with one or more pads 1306, in accordance with atleast one embodiment. The one or more pads 1306 may include, but are notlimited to, elbow pads, arm pads, and/or knee pads. The one or more pads1306 may detect information related to the athlete 1302 at one or morearticulation points. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 may bedisposed at the one or more articulation points of the athlete 1302. Theone or more articulation points may include head, shoulders, elbow, handor wrist, pelvis, knee, and/or the back of the ankle. It should be notedthat the distance between the one or more articulation points may becontinuously monitored. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 may detecta difference in the distances. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 mayhave a different pattern, light reflection property, watermark, or otherdifferentiation that is detected by a visual scanner.

In one embodiment, one or more pressure sensors 1308 may be fitted tothe feet of the athlete 1302 for measuring one or more parametersrelated to running or walking form, such as foot landing, cadence, andtime on the ground. In some embodiments, a sole 1310 may be used by anathlete in shoes, for measuring pressure in arch, insole, toes, and/orheel. Alternatively, the suit 1304 may be stitched with the plurality ofsensors 102 at each one of the articulation points. In anotherembodiment, the plurality of sensors 102 may be attached using a Velcro®hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 maysense the information related to the athlete's skeletal kinematics atone or more times (i.e., timecodes).

After capturing the information, the information may be synchronizedusing a clock sync transmitter or a time synchronization module.Further, the plurality of sensors 102, the pressure sensor 1308, and thesole 1310 may transmit the information to the helmet 116. It should benoted that the plurality of sensors 102, the pressure sensor 1308, andthe sole 1310 may be wirelessly connected with the helmet 116. In oneembodiment, the helmet 116 may establish wired communication with theplurality of sensors 102 disposed at the one or more articulationpoints. Further, the helmet 116 may sense the momentary positions of theplurality of sensors 102 disposed at the one or more articulation pointsusing a radio or audio frequency wave. Thereafter, the helmet 116 mayprocess the information for training the users. It should be noted thattriangulation may be used to capture correct data at each articulationpoint. In some embodiments, three or more ultrasound transceivers may beintegrated on the helmet 116 for the triangulation. Further, theultrasound transceivers may transmit a signal to each one of thearticulation points of the body. In one embodiment, active ultrasoundtransceivers at each articulation point may allow each articulationpoint to respond with a packet of data to the helmet 116 to assist inimproving location accuracy. In other embodiments, the plurality ofsensors 102 at each articulation point may need to be active for bestaccuracy, or it may be possible to achieve sufficient precision withpassive reflectors. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art thatnone of these variations, or other similar variations, depart from thescope of the disclosure.

In other embodiments, a single RF receiver may be integrated on thehelmet 116 (for example, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) and may have a device oneach of the articulation points tracking a relative position andtransmitting the tracked position information to the helmet 116. Itshould be noted that above-mentioned methods may require some sort of“zeroing” to a reference body position for relative measurements. Itwill be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedtimecode has been provided only for illustrative purposes. In otherembodiments, some other timecodes may be used without departing from thescope of the disclosure.

FIG. 13C illustrates another alternate embodiment of an athlete 1302wearing a suit 1304 along with one or more pads 1306, in accordance withat least one embodiment. The one or more pads 1306 may include, but arenot limited to, elbow pads, arm pads, and/or knee pads. The one or morepads 1306 may detect information related to the athlete 1302 at one ormore articulation points. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 may bedisposed at the one or more articulation points of the athlete 1302. Theone or more articulation points may include head, shoulders, elbow, handor wrist, pelvis, knee, and/or the back of the ankle. It should be notedthat the distance between the one or more articulation points may becontinuously monitored. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 may detecta difference in the distances. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 mayhave a different pattern, light reflection property, watermark, or otherdifferentiation that is detected by a visual scanner.

In one embodiment, one or more pressure sensor 1308 may be fitted to thefeet of the athlete 1302 for measuring one or more parameters related torunning or walking form, such as foot landing, cadence, and time on theground. In some embodiments, a sole 1310 may be used by an athlete inshoes, for measuring pressure in arch, insole, toes, and/or heel.Alternatively, the suit 1304 may be stitched with the plurality ofsensors 102 at each one of the articulation points. In anotherembodiment, the plurality of sensors 102 may be attached using a Velcro®hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Further, the plurality of sensors 102 maysense the information related to the athlete's skeletal kinematics atone or more times (i.e., timecodes).

After capturing the information, the information may be synchronizedusing a clock sync transmitter or a time synchronization module.Further, the plurality of sensors 102, the pressure sensor 1308, and thesole 1310 may transmit the information to headwear 117, which may be anyform of headwear including, but not limited to, a hat, headband, etc. Itshould be noted that the plurality of sensors 102, the pressure sensor1308, and the sole 1310 may be wirelessly connected with the headwear117. In one embodiment, the headwear 117 may establish wiredcommunication with the plurality of sensors 102 disposed at the one ormore articulation points. Further, the headwear 117 may sense themomentary positions of the plurality of sensors 102 disposed at the oneor more articulation points using a radio or audio frequency wave.Thereafter, the headwear 117 may process the information for trainingthe users. It should be noted that triangulation may be used to capturecorrect data at each articulation point. In some embodiments, three ormore ultrasound transceivers may be integrated on the headwear 117 forthe triangulation. Further, the ultrasound transceivers may transmit asignal to each one of the articulation points of the body. In oneembodiment, active ultrasound transceivers at each articulation pointmay allow each articulation point to respond with a packet of data tothe headwear 117 to assist in improving location accuracy. In otherembodiments, the plurality of sensors 102 at each articulation point mayneed to be active for best accuracy, or it may be possible to achievesufficient precision with passive reflectors. It will be apparent to oneskilled in the art that none of these variations, or other similarvariations, depart from the scope of the disclosure.

In other embodiments, a single RF receiver may be integrated on theheadwear 117 (for example, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) and may have a device oneach of the articulation points tracking a relative position andtransmitting the tracked position information to the headwear 117. Itshould be noted that above-mentioned methods may require some sort of“zeroing” to a reference body position for relative measurements. Itwill be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedtimecode has been provided only for illustrative purposes. In otherembodiments, some other timecodes may be used without departing from thescope of the disclosure.

FIG. 14A illustrates a top-down view of an American football field 1400showing a player 1402 and a coach 1404, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The player 1402 and the coach 1404 may wear the helmet 116integrated with directional headphones 1406 and an AR interface. In oneembodiment, when the player 1402 is playing American football, the coach1404 may select the player 1402 through the AR interface. Based at leaston the selection, the coach 1404 may give commands or talk to the player1402. Thereafter, the player 1402 may be shown as a highlighted playeron the AR interface of the coach 1404. On the other hand, when theplayer 1402 speaks, then the player 1402 may be highlighted on the ARinterface of the coach 1404. It should be noted that the player 1402 maybe able to listen to the coach 1404 using the helmet 116 integrated withthe directional headphones 1406. In such an embodiment, the coach 1404and the player 1402 may directly communicate with each other. In stillfurther embodiments, indicators or identifiers may be visually presentedon the AR interface of the coach 1404 indicating the identity, position,and/or other information about one or more of the players. The systemmay monitor a gaze direction of the coach 1404 to determine the player1402 with which the coach 1404 desires to interact. Based on themonitored gaze of the coach 1404, the determined player 1402, andoptionally verbal input from the coach, the embodiments may establish adirect communication channel (e.g., audio) between the coach 1404 andthe player 1402.

In other embodiments, the coach 1404 may communicate with a plurality ofplayers through the network 124, as shown in FIG. 14B. It should benoted that the plurality of players may wear a helmet 116 integratedwith the directional headphones 1406 and the AR interface in order tolisten to the coach 1404. The coach 1404 may give commands to theplurality of players simultaneously.

FIG. 14C illustrates an alternate embodiment of the American footballfield 1400 showing a first player 1408 and a second player 1410communicating with each other, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. As shown in FIG. 14C, the first player 1408 may carry afootball 1412 and may run towards the end zone. Further, the firstplayer 1408 may plan to throw the football 1412 to the second player1410. Before throwing the football 1412, the first player 1408 mayestablish a communication with the second player 1410 using the helmet116. In one embodiment, the first player 1408 may send positional audioover RF to the second player 1410. Further, the first player 1408 maylook at the second player 1410 and an arrow 1414 may appear on the ARinterface of the helmet 116. Once the second player 1410 sees the arrow1414, a circle or other indicator appears around the target based onretinal tracking. The second player 1410 may turn up towards the firstplayer 1408 based on positional audio and directional virtual sound.Thereafter, the first player 1408 may throw the football 1412 to thesecond player 1410. It should be noted that both the first player 1408and the second player 1410 may be able to recognize who is talking, evenwhen both the first player 1408 and the second player 1410 are talkingat a normal volume.

FIG. 15 illustrates a view of an augmented reality (AR) interface 1506of a first player 1502, in accordance with at least one embodiment. TheAR interface 1506 may allow the first player 1502 to view where each oneof the teammates is on a field 1500, and use retinal tracking to detectwhen the first player 1502 is looking at a player that the first player1502 wants to talk to. Further, the AR interface 1500 may allow thefirst player 1502 to see a second player 1504 with whom the first player1502 is communicating. In an example, the second player 1504 may beshown as a selected target, using a cursor superimposed on the secondplayer such as an area of color, an oval encircling the player, a box, acircle drawn on the ground below the player, or other similarindications, on the AR interface 1500 of the first player 1502. Thecolor may be changed used to indicate who is speaking. Directionalarrows may be drawn to indicate the current flow of audio betweenplayers 1502 and 1504. A reciprocal display may be shown in an ARinterface worn by player 1504, matching in reverse that shown for player1502.

FIG. 16A illustrates a tablet 1600 of a coach, in accordance with atleast one embodiment. The coach may be able to view a plurality ofplayers 1602 playing on an American football field 1604 via an interface1606 of the tablet 1600. It should be noted that the plurality ofplayers 1602 may wear helmets 116 for communicating with the coach orother players on the field 1604. Further, the tablet 1600 may be used bythe coach to draw a maneuver on the field 1604. The coach may touch theinterface 1606 of the tablet 1600 to draw the maneuver. In oneembodiment, the coach may tap on an icon or a representation of a player1608. Based at least on the tapping, the coach may be able tocommunicate with the player 1608. Further, the coach may give one ormore commands to the player 1608, such as “run” or “turn right and throwthe ball.” The one or more commands may be executed by the player 1608while playing American football in the real time.

FIG. 16B illustrates an augmented reality (AR) interface of the helmet116 worn by the player 1608, in accordance with at least one embodiment.The player 1608 may be able to see a quarterback's view of the field.The player 1608 may view the position of each player on the field 1604.Thereafter, the player 1608 may throw the ball to another player 1610(i.e., a receiver). Another player 1610 may view an exact location ofother players and a target 1612 on an AR interface 1614, as shown inFIG. 16C.

FIG. 17A illustrates a hunting field 1700 having a plurality of hunters,in accordance with at least one embodiment. The plurality of hunters mayinclude a first hunter 1702, a second hunter 1704, and a third hunter1706. In one embodiment, the first hunter 1702 may use a tablet 1708 forviewing locations and movements of the second hunter 1704 and the thirdhunter 1706, as shown in FIG. 17B. Similarly, the second hunter 1704 mayuse a tablet 1710 for viewing the locations and movements of the firsthunter 1702 and the third hunter 1706, as shown in FIG. 17C. Similarly,the third hunter 1706 may use a tablet 1712 for viewing the locationsand movements of the first hunter 1702 and the second hunter 1704, asshown in FIG. 17D.

Further, the plurality of hunters may be wearing the wearable glasses118 for hunting. In one embodiment, the first hunter 1702 may view thelocations and movements of the second hunter 1704 and the third hunter1706 on an interface 1714 of the wearable glasses 118, as shown in FIG.17E. Similarly, the second hunter 1704 may view the locations andmovements of the first hunter 1702 and the third hunter 1706 on aninterface 1716 of the wearable glasses 118, as shown in FIG. 17F.Similarly, the third hunter 1706 may view the locations and themovements of the first hunter 1702 and the third hunter 1706 on aninterface 1718 of the wearable glasses 118, as shown in FIG. 17G. Such amethod may be effective for getting the exact locations of the pluralityof hunters on the hunting field 1700, thereby increasing the safety ofeach hunter as they are hunting.

FIG. 18A illustrates a racetrack 1800, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The racetrack 1800 may include a vehicle 1802 moving on afirst line 1804 of the racetrack 1800. Further, the vehicle 1802 mayinclude a driver wearing a helmet 116. As discussed above, the helmet116 may be integrated with directional headphones and an AR interface.It should be noted that the driver may use the helmet 116 forcommunicating with a coach 1806. In one embodiment, the coach 1806 maybe able to view the vehicle 1802 moving on the racetrack 1800 via aninterface 1808 of a tablet 1810. The coach 1806 may touch on theinterface 1808 of the tablet 1810 to draw the maneuver. In an example,the coach 1806 may tap on an icon or a representation of the vehicle1802. Based at least on the tapping, the coach 1806 may be able tocommunicate with the driver of the vehicle 1802. Thereafter, the coach1806 may give commands to the driver of the vehicle 1802, such as,“Switch to a second line 1812 from the first line 1804.” Thereafter, thecommands may be executed by the driver in real time.

In another embodiment, the coach 1806 may wear the helmet 116 integratedwith directional headphones 1814. Further, the coach 1806 maycommunicate with the driver of the vehicle 1802, as shown in FIG. 18B.Thereafter, using the directional headphones of the helmet 116, thecoach may give commands to the driver of the vehicle 1802. It should benoted that the driver may be able to recognize a directional sound ofthe coach 1806 due to the use of the wearable glasses 118 integratedwith the directional headphones. Such method may be effective for adirect communication between the coach 1806 and the driver. As shown inFIG. 18C, a driver 1816 may view a predetermined, proper driving line tobe taken by the vehicle (shown by a line 1818) on an AR interface 1820of the helmet 116. The path 1818 may be drawn by the coach 1806 on thetablet 1800, as in FIG. 18A, or may be other examples of drivers' lines,or the student's past laps recorded and overlaid in different colors onthe track. Thereafter, the driver 1816 may follow the path 1818.

In some embodiments, data captured may be time-synchronized with thevehicle 1802 information, such as revolutions per minute (RPM), angularposition of the steering wheel and steering equipment, traction controlsensors, brakes, shifter, clutch, and/or gas/throttle. Further, one ormore cameras on the vehicle 1802 may record the vehicle on the racetrack1800 and may be used with an overview of the racetrack 1800 to preciselylocate the vehicle 1802 after the fact and archive the vehicle positionlines by holographic (“Holocode”) timecode, without departing from thescope of the disclosure. In an alternate embodiment, the vehicle 1802may have a chaser drone that follows the lap.

It should be noted that the driver may want to familiarize himself orherself and do a guided tour around the racetrack 1800. At first, thedriver may walk the racetrack 1800 while wearing camera-equipped ARglasses or using tablet 1810, to become familiar with the surroundings,elevation changes, camber, temperature changes, and texture whichaffects tire grip of the racetrack 1800. In one embodiment, the drivermay sit before the race quietly and review every corner in his or hermind by reviewing the recording made by the AR glasses or tablet 1810and replaying it. Successively, the driver may mentally generate andcommit to memory the quickest line of approach and exit for each turn ofthe racetrack and create a rough “line” 1800 by drawing it on tablet1810. Further, using tablet 1810 before a drive, the driver may markplaces on the racetrack 1800 at which to apply brakes, accelerate, andturn. Subsequently, the driver may drive the racetrack 1800, and mayselect one of the pre-drawn lines through the AR interface, and attemptto follow it while driving. The driver may select braking points orincrease speed when entering and exiting the corners for testingpurposes, and the vehicle 1802 will automatically store these driverchoices to be recorded and displayed by the tablet or AR system.Further, over time, if the surface temperature of the racetrack 1800changes, or the wind changes, or the vehicles 1802 on the racetrack 1800affect whether the driver can follow the optimal line, or rubber isdeposited onto the racetrack 1800, “grooving in” the track, affectingstiction, which further affects the profile of the racetrack 1800,and/or bits of tire form into small bead shapes (“marbles”) that coverportions of the racetrack 1800, the system may automatically modify thestored lines based on a stored database of track condition influencingfactors, to indicate to the driver that the conditions of the track havechanged and display a corrected track and allow the driver to follow thecorrected track. The parameters to include in this automatic storedlines are configurable, so that one or more parameters can be includedor not depending on user preference. In one embodiment, the system mayautomatically alter the path based on selected algorithms relating totime of day, weather, track condition, the vehicle's tire condition(i.e., soft, medium, or hard compound tires), amount of fuel, and marblelevel of existing track. Thereafter, the system may modify the mastersplicing.

Further, the driver may learn where to position on each lap and maypractice for multiple laps, creating either with the tablet or bydriving, different lines for each lap. It should be noted that thesystem may allow the driver to more tightly implement rehearsed lines.At first, the driver may drive on the racetrack 1800 numerous times todetermine optimal lines and to record or identify these lines foronscreen display by the AR system. Successively, the driver may bookmarkand select the best versions of each successive turn, each braking pointfor each turn, each acceleration point at each turn, each shift pointthrough a curve, each line through a curve, and recombine all elementsof the lap for practice and training. Successively, the driver maycreate a master combination of optimal lap selections for variousweather conditions, temperatures, and other variables. These selectionsmay be made on the tablet 1810 or while driving using voice inconjunction with the AR interface.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedtechniques and methodology may be applicable to other sports, such asfigure skating, bicycle, go-carts, alpine skiing, aerials/freestyle,and/or dancing, as well, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Likewise, additional details of a helmet and system that maybe utilized with the described embodiments are discussed further belowwith respect to FIGS. 34-41.

FIG. 19A illustrates a basketball court 1900, in accordance with atleast one embodiment. The basketball court 1900 may include an athlete1902 going through a set of motions while playing basketball. Theathlete 1902 may wear a mocap (motion capture) suit 120 for capturing afirst set of data related to the athlete's skeletal kinematics at one ormore times. In an example, the mocap suit 120 may record body movementsof the athlete 1902. Further, a second set of data such as position andmotion of a ball 1904, may be captured using motion sensors attached tothe ball 1904, or the motion of the ball 1904 may be sensed using avideo. Successively, the first set of data and the second set of datamay be transferred to an external device or a server through a wirelessantenna. Successively, the first set of data and the second set of datamay be processed. Based at least on the processing, the first set ofdata and the second set of data may be scaled using a scalar transformmodule. Successively, the scaled first set of data and the second set ofdata may be transformed using a musculature-aware or physiology-awaretransform module. Thereafter, the scaled version (i.e., images and/orvideos) of the athlete 1902 may be formed. In an example, data relatedto an athlete 1902 whose height is 7 feet 4 inches is recorded, which isthen scaled kinesthetically to an athlete who is 5 feet 11 inches tall.

As shown in FIG. 19B, a trainee 1906 wearing wearable glasses 118 maywatch the holographic recording of the athlete 1902 playing basketball.The trainee 1906 may follow the movements and positions of the athlete1902 to learn to play basketball. It should be noted that the trainee1906 may follow holographic “ghosts” of the athlete 1902 and the ball1904. Such a method may be effective for training users (i.e., trainees)whose heights are smaller than heights of other athletes. In oneembodiment, a coach may inspect the play of the trainee 1906 in the realtime. Further, the coach may give commands and directions to the trainee1906 using the helmet 116 and/or the wearable glasses 118. In anembodiment, the athlete 1906 may review performance from differentangles via the wearable glasses 118 by putting on VR goggles and walkingaround the environment to see their own performance. Such review may beeffective for improving the performance of the athlete 1906. In anembodiment, player 1906 may be provided with visual, audio, or hapticfeedback when they successfully or unsuccessfully emulate or duplicatethe motions of recorded player 1902. For instance, the haptic feedbackmay be in the form of a smooth vibration, applied to the portion of thebody that matched. Feedback for unsuccessfully performing a portion of amovement may be in the form of a pressure or coarse vibration applied tothe portion of the body that did not successfully duplicate the motion.Sounds, or visual mixed-reality overlays may also be used to indicatesuccessful and unsuccessful duplications of motion in real-time.

FIG. 20A illustrates a top view of a practice room 2000 showing anathlete practicing a stationary motion, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The practice motion could be, but is not limited to, abatting swing, throw, golf swing, or tennis swing. The practice room2000 may include circular screens 2002 attached to walls of the practiceroom 2000. In one embodiment, the practice room 2000 may be 20×20 feet.Further, the practice room 2000 may include a plurality of cameras 2004,lidar sensors 2006, a speakers 2008, one or more front projectors 2010,and one or more rear projectors 2012. In one embodiment, when theathlete practices the practice motion, the plurality of cameras 2004,lidar sensors 2006, and speakers 2008 may capture data related to imagesand/or videos of the athlete. As examples, an array of more than 20cameras or 6 cameras may be used. Further, the plurality of cameras 2004may use a clock source for synchronizing data timestamps. In someembodiments, the clock source may transmit the clock via Bluetooth,Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or other signal channels.

The plurality of cameras 2004 may be fish-eye cameras, 180-degreecameras, and/or 360-degree cameras. The plurality of cameras 2004 maylocate each other through one or more techniques, such as clock sync,infrared, and or triangulation. Further, the plurality of cameras 2004may use sub-millimeter co-positioning in recomposing 3D imagery of whathappens in the practice room 2000. Further, the plurality of cameras2004 may passively and continuously capture what is happening in thepractice room 2000. Further, the one or more front projectors 2010 andthe one or more rear projectors 2012 may be used to display or replayimages captured by the plurality of cameras 2004. Alternatively, the oneor more front projectors 2010 and the one or more rear projectors 2012may project a simulated sports environment and may show a simulatedpitcher to increase the realism of the simulation for the athlete. Itshould be noted that the one or more rear projectors 2012 may bepositioned behind screens in a rear-projection configuration.

Further, the practice room 2000 may include a change extractor engine ona side wall, which analyzes changes between what the athlete isattempting to do and what the athlete has actually done. The changeextractor engine may store key frames at one or more portions of anactivity in the practice room 2000 for review. Further, the changeextractor engine may show an ideal motion and an actual motion of theathlete. Further, a hand-wave interface and a physical button interface,may reproject what is happening on large screens in the practice room2000, behind one or more mirrors, in AR or VR.

In some embodiments, one or more motion sensors may be attached at oneor more articulation points of the athlete. The one or more articulationpoints may be arms, knee, and/or elbows. The athlete may wear the mocapsuit 120 for recording body movements. In an example, an athlete 2014holding a baseball bat 2016, may practice with a virtual ball 2018 inthe practice room 2000 of FIG. 20A, as shown in FIG. 20B. Further, datarelated to the athlete 2014 may be captured by the plurality of thecameras 2004, the lidar sensors 2006, the plurality of speakers 2008,and the motion sensors. Successively, the data may be transferred to anexternal device via the network 124. Thereafter, the data may bereviewed by a coach 2020 and/or the athlete 2014. In some embodiments,the coach 2020 may review the performance of a plurality of athletesusing an AR interface 2022 of the wearable glasses 118, as shown in FIG.20C. In one embodiment, the coach 2020 may review the performance of theplurality of athletes on a tablet. In another embodiment, the coach 2020may watch the plurality of athletes on a side screen of the practiceroom 2000. The coach 2020 may review a game played by the plurality ofathletes. Such mechanisms may be helpful for the coach 2020 in trainingthe plurality of athletes.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that one or more motionsensors may be attached to various components, such as a physical ball,bat, and/or racket, to capture movements of the various components.Further, the practice room 2000 may include structured light emitters orIR emitters as well, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.It should be noted that the curved screen may be surrounded with rearprojectors showing an immersive image of contiguous images stitchedseamlessly together, and may be surrounded by a plurality of speakers(i.e., multi-point speakers).

FIG. 20D illustrates a batting cage 2024, in accordance with at leastone embodiment. The batting cage 2024 may include a pitching machine2026 for providing balls 2028 to a player 2030. The machine 2026 may bemounted on a computer-controlled gimbal and/or a track system allowingthe balls 2028 to be launched quickly from different locations in space,at different angles and with different trajectories. In addition, themachine 2026 may be able to vary the velocity of the balls 2028.Further, the batting cage 2024 may include a plurality of cameras 2032for capturing position and movement of the player 2030. Further, theplayer 2030 wearing the helmet 116, may hit the ball 2028 with a bat2034. Successively, the ball 2028 may hit wall screens. Thereafter, theball 2028 may bounce off. It should be noted that the helmet 116 may beintegrated with the wearable glasses 118. Further, the player 2030 mayview a trajectory of the ball 2028 through an AR interface of the helmet116. It should be noted that a virtual ball 2036 may be viewed throughthe AR interface of the helmet 116 over the player's 2030 eyes. In oneembodiment, the ball 2028 may be rendered using AR or on the wallscreens. Thereafter, the rendered ball may track a real ball and maskone or more markers on the tracked real ball. It should be noted thatthe wall screens may be soft and may absorb the impact of the balls 2028so that the balls 2028 tend to fall right down.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that such a scenario ofthe batting cage 2024 may be applicable to other sports, such asAmerican football, baseball, golf, soccer, hockey, cricket and/or othersports, without departing from the scope of the disclosure. In suchembodiments, a virtual image of the relevant opponent, such as apitcher, server, catcher, tackle, goalie or other opponent may beprojected in holographic form. The holographic opponent may be renderedsuch that the automatically pitched ball, puck or other item of playappears to have been delivered by the virtual opponent.

FIG. 21A illustrates a front view of an American football field 2100showing a plurality of players, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The American football field 2100 may include an end zone2102. Further, a plurality of cameras 2104 may be disposed on one ormore sides of the American football field 2100. The plurality of cameras2104 may capture data related to the plurality of players. The data mayinclude positional data and/or visual data of the plurality of playersplaying on the field 2100. In one embodiment, the data may be stored ina memory. In some embodiments, the data may be transmitted to anexternal device or a server through the network 124. In one embodiment,one or more lidar sensors and a plurality of speakers may be disposed atone or more locations on the field 2100. It should be noted that thedata obtained from the plurality of cameras 2104 may be synchronizedusing a time-synchronized module.

As shown in FIG. 21A, the plurality of players may wear a helmet 116integrated with wearable glasses 118. These wearable glasses may beconfigured to superimpose virtual opponents in a space, that are visibleto team members but not physically there. The helmet 116 may further beintegrated with directional headphones, a position tracker, and an ARinterface. The plurality of players may be arranged in a quarterback'sview on the field 2100. Further, the plurality of players may besubdivided into a first set of players 2106 and a second set of players2108. The first set of players 2106 may belong to one team and thesecond set of players 2108 may belong to another team. In an example, aplayer 2106 holding a football 2110 may view a position of the pluralityof players on the AR interface of the helmet 116. The position of theplurality of players may be determined based at least on the positiontracker integrated with the helmet 116. It should be noted that theplayer 2106 may be able to view a rendered end zone, a rendered referee,and a rendered plurality of players. Successively, the player 2106 maythrow the football 2110 to an AR-rendered receiver 2112, as shown inFIG. 21B. Thereafter, the AR-rendered receiver 2112 may carry thefootball 2110 towards the end zone 2102. The AR-rendered receiver 2112may hold a simulated football instead of a real football. It should benoted that the real football may be bounced off the screen.

FIG. 22 illustrates a side view of an American football field 2200showing one or more laser projectors 2202, in accordance with at leastone embodiment. The one or more laser projectors 2202 may be disposed atone or more sides 2204 of the field 2200. Further, a plurality ofplayers playing football may wear helmets 116 integrated with shutterglasses 2206. The shutter glasses 2206 may be synchronized with the oneor more laser projectors 2202. The shutter glasses 2206 may provide, foreach individual viewer, a near-field view synchronized with a far-field3D view. Further, a projected far-field display may be shared by two orthree players along with AR projection that synchronizes with theshutter glasses 2206 and overlays additional players. Further, thehelmet 116 may include a positional tracker 2208 disposed on the shell2210 of the helmet 116. The positional tracker 2208 may be used to trackthe position of the plurality of players.

As an example, a first player 2212 holding a football 2214, may detect aposition and orientation of a second player 2216 using the positionaltracker 2208. It should be noted that each one of the two or threeplayers may share the far-field projected display with 3D shutter glassfrequency offsets—e.g., 60 frames per second, 90 frames per second, 120frames per second, 180 frames per second, 240 frames per second, or anyinteger or a fractional multiple of a single player's frame rate. Insome embodiments, the helmet 116 may be integrated with gaze-trackingtechnology to identify where the first player 2212 is actually looking.

It should be noted that a focal depth of eye view may be used to renderthe view with the images in focus for the viewer. The direction of aplayer's eyes may further be used to aim, focus, adjust exposure, adjustcropping, and adjust compression rates for the objects the player islooking at. Further, the gaze and direction of gaze may be captured forthe player at a very high frequency. The direction of the gaze for theplayer and a zone showing the direction of the gaze may be displayed toa coach. The coach may indicate to a player, or a computer program mayindicate to a player automatically, where the gaze should be focused.Further, areas of the image may be colored distinctively or lit up forthe player so that the player is reminded of where to look at that pointin the game or action. For instance, a player may be trained to look farafield, nearby, to keep the eyes on the ball, or to maintain a sight ofthe ball at the beginning of and throughout a play. It should be notedthat the system may continue to remind a player where the player shouldbe looking to implement training desired by the coach.

Further, additional imagery may be projected in different colorfrequencies, polarization, or blanking intervals, which can only beviewed by a particular viewer by having the wearable glasses 118 tune tothe frequency for detecting or re-rendering in a frequency viewable tothe player. The net result of the illusion is that all users may sharethe same space and view the same far-field images and may see the sharedimages customized to the view, both in the wearable glasses 118 worn bythe players and on the walls.

In an embodiment, the wearable glasses 118 track the direction,vergence, dilation, and thus focal depth of the user. This informationis used to determine where and how far the user is looking. Thisinformation is further used to re-render the images displayed using thewearable glasses so that near field, mid field and far field images areproperly focused or unfocused to simulate their correct depth withrespect to the user. Similarly, images in the far-field are properlyfocused so as to simulate their correct depth to the user. This user eyeinformation is tracked in real-time, dynamically, so that the images canbe similarly altered in real-time and dynamically to look to the user asthough they are simply focusing on different parts of the image. In anembodiment, the direction of the user's eyes is used to dynamicallyincrease or decrease the resolution, rendering quality, compressionrate, data size, and clipping region for portions of the image based ontheir viewability and focal relevance to the user. For instance, areasof the field not being viewed by the user may be rendered in lowresolution, or low amounts of data bandwidth can be used to transmitinformation about this. In another embodiment, elements of a scene arelogically or semantically analyzed for relevance to the user, and basedon this analysis, the resolution, rendering quality, compression rate,data size, and clipping region can be adjusted. For instance, it couldbe determined that coaches who are off-court can be rendered in very lowresolution while other opponents need to be rendered in higherresolution, especially those directly interacting or with the potentialto interact with the player.

FIG. 23 illustrates a flowchart 2300 showing a method for rendering aplay in American football, in accordance with at least one embodiment.The flowchart 2300 is described in conjunction with FIGS. 1-22.

At first, a coach may feed in Super Bowl footage, at step 2302. TheSuper Bowl footage may be viewed on a tablet. Successively, one or morekinematics of each player may be extracted and processed, at step 2304.In one embodiment, the one or more kinematics may include bodymovements, position, and orientation of each player. Successively,position and movement of each player on a sports field may be extracted,at step 2306. Successively, a play may be created with an AI, at step2308. Thereafter, the play may be rendered, at step 2310.

FIG. 24A illustrates a baseball bat 2400 a integrated with one or moregyroscopes 2402 a, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The oneor more gyroscopes 2402 a may be used to determine and maintainorientation and angular velocity. The orientation may be, for example,45 degrees, 90 degrees, or 360 degrees. Further, the one or moregyroscopes 2402 a may simulate motion, drag, hitting a ball, and anabsolute position of the bat. It should be noted that the one or moregyroscopes 2402 a may be able to slide down within the baseball bat 2400a. Further, the one or more gyroscopes 2402 a may be motorized to moveback by climbing on a central track going through a center of thebaseball bat 2400 a lengthwise. Further, the one or more gyroscopes 2402a may rotate 90 degrees to create a moment at any location or directionfor each one of devices.

FIG. 24B illustrates a tennis racket 2400 b integrated with one or moregyroscopes 2402 b, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The oneor more gyroscopes 2402 b may be used to determine and maintainorientation and angular velocity. The orientation may be, for example,45 degrees, 90 degrees, or 360 degrees. Further, the one or moregyroscopes 2402 b may simulate motion, drag, hitting a ball, and anabsolute position of the racket. It should be noted that the one or moregyroscopes 2402 b may be able to slide down within the tennis racket2400 b. Further, the one or more gyroscopes 2402 b may be motorized tomove back by climbing on a central track going through a center of thetennis racket 2400 b lengthwise. Further, the one or more gyroscopes2402 b may rotate 90 degrees to create a moment at any location ordirection for each one of the devices.

FIG. 25 illustrates a player 2500 holding a baseball bat 2502, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. Further, the player 2500 mayplay with a virtual ball 2504. The virtual ball 2504 may be viewedthrough the wearable glasses 118 over the player's 2500 eyes. It shouldbe noted that the baseball bat 2502 may be integrated with one or moregyroscopes. The one or more gyroscopes integrated within the baseballbat 2502 may provide a proper kick when the virtual ball 2504 hits thebaseball bat 2502. Further, the one or more gyroscopes may be used totrack position and orientation of the baseball bat 2502 in a physicalspace and a virtual space. Such usage of the one or more gyroscopeswithin the baseball bat 2502 may be useful for tracking performance ofthe player 2500.

FIG. 26 illustrates a room 2600 showing a player 2602 playing soccer, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. FIG. 27 illustrates a flowchart2700 showing a method for playing soccer in the room 2600, in accordancewith at least one embodiment. The flowchart 2700 is described inconjunction with FIG. 26.

The room 2600 may include a plurality of cameras 2604. Further, theplayer 2602 wearing wearable glasses 118, may play soccer. In oneembodiment, when the player 2602 kicks a football 2606, the football2606 may be tracked, at step 2702. Successively, a goal 2608 may beevaluated, at step 2704. Successively, a path of the football 2606 maybe analyzed, at step 2706. Based at least on the analysis, if the pathof the football 2606 is not blocked by virtual opponents, then thefootball 2606 will be rendered for view by the player at step 2708. Ifthe path of the football 2606 is blocked by the virtual opponents, thenrendering of the football 2606 is blocked at step 2710. The rendering ofthe football 2606 can be either in the AR glasses or the more distantscreen. This determination is made at step 2712. If the football 2606 isclose to the player 2602 e.g. within the visual display range of the ARglasses, then it is displayed on the AR screen. If the football isfarther than the visual display range of the AR glasses, then thefootball 2606 may be displayed on a screen, at step 2714. 118, at step2716. It should be noted that the player 2602 may view a graphicindicating the trajectory of the football 2606 on the AR interface ofthe wearable glasses 118.

FIG. 28 shows a coach 2802 communicating with a player 2804 in real timeusing gaze-tracking technology, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. The coach 2802, wearing the wearable glasses 118, may standat one or more sidelines 2806 of a soccer field 2808. It should be notedthat the wearable glasses 118 may be integrated with gaze-trackingtechnology. Further, the coach 2802 may look at the specific player 2804through the wearable glasses 118. In one embodiment, a visual indicatorline 2810 may be drawn to show the player 2804. Thereafter, when thecoach 2802 speaks, a message from the coach 2802 may be transmitted tothe player 2804. In one embodiment, the message may include suchcommands as “turn right,” “kick the ball,” or “turn left.” Suchcommunication between the coach 2802 and the player 2804 may beestablished using gaze-tracking technology. In some embodiments, thecoach 2802, wearing the wearable glasses 118, may look at a large screento check through retinal tracking whether the coach 2802 is looking atthe same player 2804 and/or whether the message is transmitted to thesame player 2804. Further, the coach 2802 may draw a game plan for theplayer 2804 playing soccer. In one embodiment, the game plan may bedrawn on an AR interface of the wearable glasses 118. In anotherembodiment, the game plan may be made on a tablet of the coach 2802.

As shown in FIG. 29, the coach 2802 may hold a button 2902. In oneembodiment, the button 2902 may be integrated within the wearableglasses 118. In one embodiment, the coach 2802 may hold a key (i.e., amodifier key) or look to the left at an icon representing an entireteam. At first, the coach 2802 may activate the button 2902 to causevirtual lines 2904 to be drawn to each one of the players in a team.Thereafter, when the coach 2802 speaks, then each one of the players inthe team may hear the voice of the coach 2802. Further, the coach 2802may draw a game plan for each one of the players in the team. In oneembodiment, the game plan may be drawn on an AR interface of thewearable glasses 118 in real time. In another embodiment, the game planmay be made on a tablet of the coach 2802 in real time. In an example,the coach 2802 may touch three players (i.e., with three fingers on atablet) in real time. Further, the coach 2802 may circle a player on thesoccer field 2808, indicating a threat. Thereafter, two-dimensional (2D)drawings of the threat may be transmitted to the players in the team.Such communication between the coach 2802 and the players may beestablished in real time using gaze-tracking technology.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that a single coach 2802has been shown for illustration purposes. In some embodiments, more thanone coach may send messages to the players in real time, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

FIG. 30 illustrates a floating view of a soccer field 3000 in space infront of a coach 3002, in accordance with at least one embodiment. Thecoach 3002 may draw one or more lines 3004 in 3D space on the virtualsoccer field 3000. The one or more lines 3004 may indicate a game plan,one or more instructions, and/or a path for one or more players 3006against one or more opponents 3008. Successively, the coach 3002 maytransmit the one or more lines 3004 to the one or more players 3006.Successively, the one or more players 3006 may view the one or morelines 3004 on an AR interface of the wearable glasses 118. Thereafter,the one or more players 3006 may follow the one or more lines 3004. Sucha method may be very effective for receiving and executing instructionsof the coach 3002 in real time.

FIG. 31 illustrates a live stage show 3100 where performers 3102 areperforming a play on a stage 3104, in accordance with at least oneembodiment. Each one of the performers 3102 may be assisted by thewearable glasses 118. The wearable glasses 118 may show paths and marksfor each one of the performers 3102 in real time. It should be notedthat the paths and marks for the performers 3102 may be displayed on anAR interface 3106 of the wearable glasses 118. In one embodiment, theperformers 3102 may be able to view one or more dialogs 3108 on the ARinterface 3106 in real time. Further, the audience 3114 may be able toview subtitles 3110. The subtitles 3110 may be placed under eachspeaking performer 3102. Further, 2D or 3D speech bubbles and/or thoughtbubbles 3112 may be displayed to the performers 3102 on the AR interface3106, in a mixed-reality play. In one embodiment, the speech bubbles3112 may float above each performer 3102. Further, the thought bubbles3112 may show a subtext of the performer 3102 during the play. Suchmethod may allow each performer 3102 to perform in a live stage show3100 without rehearsal.

In one embodiment, an audience 3114 may wear the wearable glasses 118for watching the play. Further, a set of the live stage show 3100 mayhave one or more rear-projection screens 3116. In one embodiment, theone or more rear-projection screens 3116 may be a circular screen. In anexample, the circular screen may be a 270-degree screen. It should benoted that imagery may be stitched together on the circular screen forthe audience 3114 to create sets and costumes for the performers 3102.In an example, one or more images of the performer 3102 wearing “greenscreen” clothes may be projected on the circular screen or an ARinterface of the audience 3114. Further, the one or more images may becustomized to the audience 3114. For example, the audience 3114 mayselect different costumes for the performers 3102. Further, such amethod may allow correction of lip-syncing for the real-time orpre-recorded translations of the play. It should be noted that such amethod may be effective for the performers 3102 while performing on thestage 3104.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that acting and recordingsor acting of real actors may be blended with prerecorded non-playercharacters (NPC), who also interact with the actors according to the AR,thus improving the AR actors.

FIG. 32 illustrates an AR interface 3200 of the wearable glasses 118showing a menu 3202, in accordance with at least one embodiment. Aplayer 3204 wearing the wearable glasses 118 may view the menu 3202. Themenu 3202 may display one or more modes such as a practice mode 3206, aplay mode 3208, and a competition mode 3210. Further, the menu 3202 maydisplay one or more sports 3212. The one or more sports 3212 mightinclude, but are not limited to, baseball, football, or basketball.Further, the menu 3202 may display one or more features 3214 for playingthe one or more sports 3212. In one embodiment, the one or more features3214 may be a physical mode, a virtual mode, and an automatic mode.Further, the menu 3202 may display one or more items 3216 for theplayers 3204. The one or more items 3216 may include, but are notlimited to, gloves, sleeves, body, baseball, and/or bat. The one or moreitems 3216 may include buttons (e.g., touch-sensitive spots) foractivating certain features and changing views. The buttons may bephysical or virtual. It should be noted that the buttons may beimplemented by cameras and/or the accelerometers of the mocap suit 120or the helmet 116. The buttons may be set and locked by the player 3204.Once the buttons are set by the player 3204, the functionality of thebuttons may not change while playing the one or more sports 3212. Forexample, the functionality of the buttons may not change when the player3204 collides with another player during a game. It will be apparent toone skilled in the art that the menu 3202 may include other options aswell, without departing from the scope of the disclosure. For example,rather than touch buttons, the embodiments and menu may be voicecontrolled. For example, the player 3204 may use voice commands toactivate, position, lock, etc. the buttons and/or otherwise interactwith the AR interface 3200. In addition to voice or touch control, asdiscussed further below, in some embodiments, gaze tracking may beutilized to determine a direction in which the person is looking and,based on the determined gaze direction, alone or in combination withvoice input, activate or enable interaction with the menu, buttons,etc., presented on the AR interface.

FIG. 33 illustrates a “maquette” 3300 (i.e., a body model) of an athlete3302 wearing the wearable glasses 118 and the mocap suit 120, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The maquette 3300 may be usedby the athlete 3302 for receiving feedback. The feedback may be audiofeedback or visual feedback. Further, the maquette 3300 may use thekinematics of the athlete 3302 to compare execution of muscle memory toan idealized or correct rendition. Based at least on the comparison, themaquette 3300 may provide feedback to the athlete 3302 in real time. Thefeedback may correspond to how the athlete 3302 performed in a game. Itshould be noted that a virtual maquette may or may not be a mirrorimage.

As discussed above, the disclosed embodiments may include one or more ofa helmet with one or more input/output components, such as cameras,microphones, speakers, etc. Likewise, while the above embodiments refermostly to wearable glasses, it will be appreciated that any form ofvirtual and/or augmented reality device or feature may be utilized andthe disclosed embodiments are not limited to wearable glasses. Forexample, as discussed below, information may be projected, reflected,and/or presented on a translucent or transparent display that is in thefield of view of the user, athlete, coach, driver, etc.

FIG. 34 illustrates a driver 3400 wearing a helmet 3416 and a suit 3420,in accordance with at least one embodiment. In the illustrated example,the helmet 3416 includes at least two forward facing imaging elements3434-1 and 3434-2 (e.g., cameras) that have a field of view thatincludes a direction in which the driver 3400 wearing the helmet islooking. As discussed further below, in some examples, only the lens andsensor may be included in the helmet 3416 and all other imagingcomponents/circuitry may be remote from the helmet and communicatively(wired or wireless) connected to the lens and sensor. Limiting theimaging element components placed on the helmet 3416 reduces the weightadded to the helmet as well as the risk of injury to the driver from thecomponents in the event of an accident. In some examples, the lens andsensor maybe only millimeters (“mm”) in thickness and diameter (e.g., 15mm×32 mm) thereby allowing the lens/sensor 3434 to be inserted into theshell of the helmet such that it does not protrude through the helmetshell or extend beyond the shell of the helmet. Helmets, such as racinghelmets, generally range from three-sixteenths of an inch to one-quarterof an inch and may be formed of a variety of materials including, butnot limited to, fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, metal, etc.

In the example illustrated in FIG. 34, a first imaging element 3434-1 ispositioned above the face shield of the helmet and provides a high fieldof view corresponding to the field of view of the driver 3400 and asecond imaging element 3434-2 is positioned below the face shield of thehelmet 3416 and provides a low field of view corresponding to the fieldof view of the driver 3400. By including both a high field of view fromimaging element 3434-1 and a low field of view from imaging element3434-2, regardless of the direction in which the driver is looking(e.g., up, down, left, right) the field of view of the driver willcorrespond with at least a portion of one of the fields of view from theimaging elements 3434-1, 3434-2. In other examples, fewer or additionalimaging elements may be included on the helmet 3416 and/or the imagingelements 3434 may be at different positions on the helmet 3416. Forexample, one or more imaging elements may be positioned on a left orright side of the helmet 3416, on the top or rear of the helmet 3416,etc. Likewise, in some embodiments, one or more imaging elements may beposited toward the bottom of the helmet and oriented toward a body ofthe driver wearing the helmet. As noted below, image data from downwardfacing imaging elements may be utilized alone or in combination withdata from other sensors that are included on the helmet or remote fromthe helmet to generate image and/or other data corresponding to thedriver, such as body position, movement, personal motion, “selfie” videofootage, etc. In some embodiments, image and sensor data can be used toconstruct a complete view of the person by stitching together the datareceived from multiple sensors, and applying a mathematicaltransformation to the information to compensate for sensor distortion ornonlinearity, such as the curvature of a lens. For instance, a pair ofdownward-facing cameras, situated in the front and back of a helmet, maycapture the front and rear of a person, but due to the long perspectiveof the shot and any “fish-eye” lensing, produce two elongated anddistorted images. In some embodiments, the imaging elements may alsoemit signals to be sensed, as in laser raster scanning and reflection(visible and non-visible light), structured light projection (stationaryor motion, visible and non-visible light), RF emission and receipt,microwave reflection, millimeter wave scanning, backscatter X-Ray, etc.

Still further, while the described embodiments focus primarily onimaging elements included in the shell of the helmet, in otherimplementations one or more other forms of sensors may be included inthe shell of the helmet in a similar manner. Other sensors include, butare not limited to infrared (“IR”) sensors, Sound Navigation and Ranging(“SONAR”) sensors, Light Detection and Ranging (“LIDAR”) sensors,structured light sensors, etc. In some embodiments, information obtainedfrom sensor data can be combined with information obtained from othersensors to construct a complete visual or motion view of a driver.

The helmet 3416 may be communicatively coupled to one or more computingdevices 3452 that are separate from the helmet. The computing devices3452 may be local to the vehicle in which the driver 3400 is positionedand/or operating, referred to herein as in-vehicle computing devices, orthe computing devices may be remote from the vehicle, referred to hereinas remote computing devices. In-vehicle computing devices may beattached to the suit 3420 worn by the driver (e.g., clipped to the suitor incorporated into the suit), placed, or affixed to a portion of thevehicle, etc. The in-vehicle computing device 3452 may be a specialpurpose in-vehicle computing device designed to communicate with thehelmet 3416 and, optionally, other components such as the suit 3420, thevehicle, etc. In other examples, the in-vehicle computing device may beany other form of computing device that is capable of receiving datafrom the helmet and/or providing data to the helmet 3416. For example,the in-vehicle computing device 3452 may be a laptop, cellular phone,tablet, wearable, etc.

In examples in which the helmet 3416 communicates with an in-vehiclecomputing device 3452, the communication may be wired or wireless. Forexample, a wired connection 3450 may exist between the in-vehiclecomputing device 3452 and the helmet 3416. To allow the driver toquickly exit the vehicle, in some embodiments, the wired connection 3450may be detachably connected to the helmet 3416 at a connecting point3451. The connecting point may be a clasp, a magnetic coupling, etc.Regardless of the configuration of the connecting point 3451, inoperation the connecting point may be designed to allow separationbetween the wired connection 3450 and the helmet 3416 when a first forceis applied, such as a driver exiting the vehicle, but remain attachedwhen forces less than the first force are applied (e.g., forces from thedriver moving their head), etc.

The wired connection 3450 may be used to provide power to the helmet3416 provided by or through the in-vehicle computing device 3452 and/orprovided by a power supply 3453 that is separate from the in-vehiclecomputing device 3452, provide data from the in-vehicle computing device3452 to the helmet 3416 and/or provide data from the from the helmet3416 to the in-vehicle computing device. Data provided from thein-vehicle computing device 3452 may include, but is not limited to,vehicle data, driver data, event data, etc. Vehicle data includes, butis not limited to tachometer, oil pressure, oil temperature, watertemperature, battery voltage, battery amperage, fuelavailable/remaining, gear selection, warning standard setting changes,turbo or supercharger boost, fuel pressure, traction control, electricboost, speed, revolutions per minute (“rpm”), etc. Driver data, whichmay be obtained from the mocap suit 3420 and/or determined based on aprocessing of gaze tracking data corresponding to the driver (discussedfurther below), includes but is not limited to, heartrate, bloodpressure, stress level, fatigue, temperature, etc. Event data, which maybe obtained from one or more remote computing resources, may include,but is not limed to, pace, fastest lap, slowest lap, accidents, lapsremaining, etc. In other examples, some or all of the communicationand/or power may be wirelessly provided between the in-vehiclecommunication device 3452, the power supply 3453, and the helmet 3416.

In addition to providing power and/or data exchange with the helmet3416, the in-vehicle computing device 3452 may also provide a wirelesscommunication with one or more remote computing devices, as discussedfurther below with respect to FIG. 37. Likewise, the in-vehiclecomputing device 3452 may also communicate with, receive data from,and/or provide data to one or more vehicle devices or components.

As discussed above, the mocap suit 3420, which in this example includespants 3420-1, shoes 3420-2, shirt or jacket 3420-3, and gloves 3420-4,may include one or more sensors 3435-1, 3435-2, 3435-3, 3435-4, 3435-5to measure different aspects of the driver. For example, as discussedabove, the mocap suit 3420 may measure the driver's body temperature,heart rate, blood pressure, knee pressure, foot pressure, forces appliedto the driver (e.g., gravitational forces acting on the driver),hand/finger pressure, elbow pressure, body positions, etc. In otherexamples, one or more of the sensors 3435 may include an imagingelement, such as a camera that collects visual data about the driver.For example, the sensor 3435-5 positioned on the shoe 3420-2 of thedriver may be oriented upward toward the body of the driver and collectimaging data of the body of the driver. Data collected by sensors of themocap suit 3420 may be provided to the helmet 3416, to the in-vehiclecomputing device 3452 and/or to one or more remote computing devices.For example, image data from downward facing imaging elements 3434included in the helmet 3416 may be combined with position sensor dataand/or image data collected by one or more sensors of the mocap suit3420 to determine the position and/or forces applied to the body of thedriver.

FIG. 35 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmet3516, in accordance with at least one embodiment. In variousembodiments, existing helmets may be retrofitted with components toperform the disclosed embodiments. In other embodiments, helmets may bemanufactured to include the discussed components. Likewise, in someembodiments, components, such as the imaging elements may bereplaceable. For example, a helmet 3516 may include or be retrofitted toinclude a ferrule 3533 or other receiving member has one or more ridges3535 that allow a lens 3534 to be inserted into the ferrule but notremoved from the ferrule. For example, the ridge(s) 3535 may receive alens and lock the lens into place such that lens cannot be dislodged. Insuch an example, the lens may need to be drilled out or otherwisedestroyed to be replaced, but the ferrule may remain intact to receive anew lens. In other examples, the lens may be epoxied or otherwisesecured into the ferrule.

The ferrule 3533 may also include an opening 3536 or hole in the backthrough which one or more wires may pass from the lens and/or sensor3534-1. As discussed below, wires connecting components included thehelmet 3516 may be routed through the helmet to a connection point, asdiscussed further below. The wires may be fabricated into the shell ofthe helmet, for new helmets, or secured along the inner and/or outersurface of the helmet 3516. For example, the wires may be secured alongthe inner surface of the shell of the helmet between the shell of thehelmet and inner liner of the helmet.

As discussed, the imaging elements, such as the lens and/or sensors maybe small enough to be positioned anywhere on the helmet without alteringthe safety to the driver or the structural integrity of the helmet. Inthe example illustrated in FIG. 35, the lenses are 3534 are small enoughin diameter and depth to be positioned either in a ferrule or otherreceiver integrated into the shell of the helmet 3516, as illustrated byimaging element 3534-1, or integrated into one or more of the vents 3539of the helmet, as illustrated by imaging elements 3534-2 and 3534-3.Likewise, any number of imaging elements 3534-N may be included on thehelmet 3516 and utilized with the disclosed embodiments. Likewise, theimaging elements 3534 may be oriented in a direction of a field of viewof a driver wearing the helmet, such as imaging elements 3534-1, 3534-2,3534-3, and 3534-N, may be oriented in an opposite direction of a fieldof view of the driver wearing the helmet (e.g., rear-facing), may beoriented to either side of the field of view of the driver wearing thehelmet, such as side-facing imaging elements 3534-6, may be oriented inan upward direction, such as imaging element 3534-4, may be oriented ina downward direction, such as imaging elements 3534-4, 3534-5, and/or inany other direction.

FIG. 36 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmet,in accordance with at least one embodiment.

In the illustrated example, the helmet 3616 includes an upper imagingelement 3634-1 and a lower imaging element 3634-2. Other imagingelements, such as downward facing imaging elements, side-facing imagingelements, etc., have been eliminated from FIG. 36 to simplify theillustration of the helmet and the corresponding discussion. However, itwill be appreciated that any number of imaging elements and/or othersensors may be included, as discussed in the disclosed embodiments.

As illustrated, the imaging elements include a lens 3635 and a sensor3636 that is coupled with and operable with the lens to convert anoptical image into an electrical signal. As discussed above, the imagingelements 3634 may be small enough to fit within the shell of the helmet3616 and the inner liner. For example, expanded view of imaging element3634-2 illustrates the lens fitting within the surface of the helmetouter shell 3616-1 and the sensor fitting within the inner liner 3616-2.

In addition to forward or outward facing imaging elements 3634, in someembodiments, the helmet 3616 may include, or be retrofitted to include,one or more output devices, such as heads-up display (“HUD”) projectors3660-1, 3660-2 that are positioned on the interior of the helmet 3616and oriented to project visual information into a field of view of adriver while the driver is wearing the helmet. For example, visualinformation may be presented by the HUD projector(s) 3660 onto the faceshield 3661 of the helmet 3616 and/or onto a projection screen 3662positioned on an upper ridge of the face opening of the helmet. The HUDprojectors 3660-1, 3660-2 may present any type of information forviewing by the driver that is wearing the helmet 3616. For example,presented information may include vehicle information, driverinformation, and/or event information. In other embodiments, other formsof output devices may be included in the helmet. For example, the faceshield itself may include a transparent display, such as a transparentOLED or LED display. In other examples, reflective technology may beutilized to present the information into the field of view of thedriver.

In some embodiments, the helmet 3616 may also include, or be retrofittedto include, one or more gaze tracking imaging elements 3670-1, 3670-2that are positioned on the rim of the face opening of the helmet 3616and oriented such that the eyes of the driver wearing the helmet arewithin the field of view of the imaging elements 3670-1, 3670-2. Likethe forward facing imaging elements 3634, the gaze tracking imagingelements may be limited to only include the lens and sensor in thehelmet and all other components may be included in an in-vehiclecomputing device, and/or a remote computing device, that iscommunicatively coupled to the gaze tracking imaging elements 3670-1,3670-2.

In some embodiments, the gaze tracking imaging elements 3670-1, 3670-2may be adjustable in one or more directions such that each gaze trackingimaging element may be positioned in front of each eye of the driverwearing the helmet 3616. Image data generated by each of the gazetracking imaging elements 3670-1, 3670-2 may be processed to determinethe direction in which the driver is looking, driver fatigue, driverstress, etc. Processing imaging data for gaze tracking is known in theart and need not be discussed in further detail herein.

As discussed, each of the imaging elements 3634-1, 3634-2, 3670-1,3670-2, and/or projectors 3660-1, 3660-2 may be communicatively coupledto an in-vehicle computing device and/or one or more remote computingdevices. For example, each of the imaging elements 3634-1, 3634-2,3670-1, 3670-2, and/or projectors 3660-1, 3660-2 may be wired to aconnection point 3651 that enables a separable wired connection, such asa magnetic connection between the helmet 3616 and a wired connection3650 that is coupled to an in-vehicle computing device, as discussedherein. As discussed, the separable connection point may be affixed viaa magnetic connection, as discussed, and/or any other form of separableconnection. In some embodiments, more than one form of separableconnection may be utilized. In the illustrated example, in addition tothe magnet connection, a hook and loop fastener 3671-1, 3671-2 may beincluded to further secure the wired connection 3651 to the helmet 3616at the connection point 3651.

FIG. 37 illustrates additional details of helmet components of a helmet3717 and communication with other computing devices, in accordance withat least one embodiment. As discussed, the helmet 3717 may include oneor more imaging elements 3734, one or more gaze tracking imagingelements 3770, and/or one or more HUD projectors 3760. In addition, insome embodiments, the helmet 3717 may include, or be retrofitted toinclude, one or more microphones 3772 one or more transducers 3771and/or a communication bus 3773 that is operable to allow connection ofdifferent sensors or devices that are added to the helmet, such asspeakers 3771, microphone 3772, imaging elements 3734, etc. Thecommunication bus 3773 may be connected to the connection point anddistribute data between the connection point and different connecteddevices/sensors. The transducers 3771 may be utilized to provide audiooutput, such as audio from a team member, to the driver wearing thehelmet 3717. In some embodiments, the transducers 3771 may be positionedto provide depth based audio output to simulate a position from whichthe audio is emanating. Likewise, the microphone 3772 may be utilized toreceive audio generated by the driver wearing the helmet 3717 andtransmit that audio as data to the in-vehicle computing device 3750and/or one or more remote devices.

As discussed, the imaging elements 3734, 3770 may include a wiredconnection 3735 from the imaging element to a connection point 3751 onthe helmet and data/electrical signals and/or power may be sent throughthe wire(s) between the imaging elements and the connection point 3751.Likewise, the projectors 3760 may also have wired 3735 connectionsbetween the projectors 3760 and the connection point 3751 anddata/electrical signals and/or power may be sent through the wiredconnection between the projectors and the connection point. Theconnection point may provide a wired connection 3775 or wirelessconnection from the helmet 3717 to an in-vehicle computing device 3750.

In some embodiments, the helmet 3717 may also include or be retrofittedto include, a memory 3755 and/or a power supply 3753 to power one ormore components of the helmet 3717 and/or to power the memory 3755. Thememory may be utilized to store, among other information, driverinformation, gaze settings for the driver (also referred to herein asdriver eye profile), audio settings for the driver, HUD settings for thedriver, etc. In such an example, when the driver connects the helmet3717 to the in-vehicle computing device 3750 and receives power from thein-vehicle computing device and/or the power supply 3753, the storeddriver information may be provided to the in-vehicle computing device3750 and information provided and/or settings established for the helmet3717 according to the stored information.

As discussed, the in-vehicle computing device 3750 may be specialpurpose computing device or, in other embodiments, a general purposedevice, such as a cellular phone, tablet, laptop, wearable, etc. Inaddition, the in-vehicle computing device 3750 may also communicatewith, receive and/or send data to one or more vehicle systems 3754and/or a mocap suit 3752 worn by the driver. Likewise, the in-vehiclecomputing device may provide power to one or more of the imagingelements 3734, 3770, projectors 3760, etc., of the helmet.

Still further, the in-vehicle computing device 3750 may be coupled toand/or include one or more communication components 3754 that enablewired and/or wireless communication via a network 3702, such as theInternet, with one or more remote computing devices, such as computingresources 3703, team devices 3740, broadcast devices 3741 (e.g.,television broadcasting devices), and/or other third party devices 3742(e.g., weather stations). In some embodiments, the communicationcomponent 3754 may be separate from the in-vehicle computing device3750, as illustrated. In other embodiments, the communication component3754 may be included in and part of the in-vehicle computing device3750. For example, if the in-vehicle computing device 3750 is a cellularphone, tablet, laptop, wearable, etc., the in-vehicle computing devicemay include the communication component 3754.

The computing resource(s) 3703 are separate from the in-vehiclecomputing device 3750. Likewise, the computing resource(s) 3703 may beconfigured to communicate over the network 3702 with the in-vehiclecomputing device 3750 and/or other external computing resources, datastores, vehicle systems 3754, etc.

As illustrated, the computing resource(s) 3703 may be remote from thehelmet 3717 and/or the in-vehicle computing device 3750 and implementedas one or more servers 3703(1), 3703(2), . . . , 3703(P) and may, insome instances, form a portion of a network-accessible computingplatform implemented as a computing infrastructure of processors,storage, software, data access, and so forth that is maintained andaccessible by components of the helmet 3717 and/or the in-vehiclecomputing device 3750 via the network 3702, such as an intranet (e.g.,local area network), the Internet, etc.

The computing resource(s) 3703 do not require end-user knowledge of thephysical location and configuration of the system that delivers theservices. Common expressions associated for these remote computingresource(s) 3703 include “on-demand computing,” “software as a service(SaaS),” “platform computing,” “network-accessible platform,” “cloudservices,” “data centers,” and so forth. Each of the servers 3703(1)-(P)include a processor 3737 and memory 3739, which may store or otherwisehave access to driver data and/or the racing system 3701.

The network 3702 may be any wired network, wireless network, orcombination thereof, and may comprise the Internet in whole or in part.In addition, the network 3702 may be a personal area network, local areanetwork, wide area network, cable network, satellite network, cellulartelephone network, or combination thereof. The network 3702 may also bea publicly accessible network of linked networks, possibly operated byvarious distinct parties, such as the Internet. In some embodiments, thenetwork 3702 may be a private or semi-private network, such as acorporate or university intranet. The network 3702 may include one ormore wireless networks, such as a Global System for MobileCommunications (GSM) network, a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)network, a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, or some other type ofwireless network. Protocols and components for communicating via theInternet or any of the other aforementioned types of communicationnetworks are well known to those skilled in the art of computercommunications and thus, need not be described in more detail herein.

The computers, servers, helmet components, in-vehicle computing devices,remote devices and the like described herein have the necessaryelectronics, software, memory, storage, databases, firmware, logic/statemachines, microprocessors, processors, communication links, displays orother visual or audio user interfaces, printing devices, and any otherinput/output interfaces to provide any of the functions or servicesdescribed herein and/or achieve the results described herein. Also,those of ordinary skill in the pertinent art will recognize that usersof such computers, servers, devices and the like may operate a keyboard,keypad, mouse, stylus, touch screen, or other device or method tointeract with the computers, servers, devices and the like.

The racing system 3701, the in-vehicle computing device 3750, or anapplication executing thereon, and/or the helmet 3717 may use anyweb-enabled or Internet applications or features, or any otherclient-server applications or features, including messaging techniques,to connect to the network 3702, or to communicate with one another, suchas through short or multimedia messaging service (SMS or MMS) textmessages. For example, the servers 3703-1, 3703-2 . . . 3703-P may beadapted to transmit information or data in the form of synchronous orasynchronous messages from the racing system 3701 to the in-vehiclecomputing device 3750, the components of the helmet 3717, and/or anyother computer device in real time or in near-real time, or in one ormore offline processes, via the network 3702. Those of ordinary skill inthe pertinent art would recognize that the racing system 3701 mayoperate on any of a number of computing devices that are capable ofcommunicating over the network, including but not limited to set-topboxes, personal digital assistants, digital media players, web pads,laptop computers, desktop computers, cellular phones, wearables, and thelike. The protocols and components for providing communication betweensuch devices are well known to those skilled in the art of computercommunications and need not be described in more detail herein.

The data and/or computer executable instructions, programs, firmware,software and the like (also referred to herein as “computer executable”components) described herein may be stored on a computer-readable mediumthat is within or accessible by the in-vehicle computing devices 3750,computers or computer components such as the servers 3703-1, 3703-2 . .. 3703-P, the processor 3737, the racing system 3701, and/or the helmet3717, and having sequences of instructions which, when executed by aprocessor (e.g., a central processing unit, or “CPU”), cause theprocessor to perform all or a portion of the functions, services and/ormethods described herein. Such computer executable instructions,programs, software and the like may be loaded into the memory of one ormore computers using a drive mechanism associated with the computerreadable medium, such as a floppy drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,network interface, or the like, or via external connections.

Some embodiments of the systems and methods of the present disclosuremay also be provided as a computer-executable program product includinga non-transitory machine-readable storage medium having stored thereoninstructions (in compressed or uncompressed form) that may be used toprogram a computer (or other electronic device) to perform processes ormethods described herein. The machine-readable storage media of thepresent disclosure may include, but is not limited to, hard drives,floppy diskettes, optical disks, CD-ROMs, DVDs, ROMs, RAMs, erasableprogrammable ROMs (“EPROM”), electrically erasable programmable ROMs(“EEPROM”), flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, solid-state memorydevices, or other types of media/machine-readable medium that may besuitable for storing electronic instructions. Further, embodiments mayalso be provided as a computer executable program product that includesa transitory machine-readable signal (in compressed or uncompressedform). Examples of machine-readable signals, whether modulated using acarrier or not, may include, but are not limited to, signals that acomputer system or machine hosting or running a computer program can beconfigured to access, or including signals that may be downloadedthrough the Internet or other networks.

FIG. 38 illustrates an example view of a heads-up display 3800 presentedto a driver from a helmet mounted projector as discussed above, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. As illustrated, any type ofinformation, including vehicle data, driver data, and/or event data maybe presented to the driver. In the illustrated example, the presentedinformation may include the current position 3801 of the driver in theevent (event data), the current speed 3802 of the vehicle (vehicledata), the current RPM 3803 of the vehicle (vehicle data), the number oflaps remaining 3804 (event data), and the driver fatigue level 3805(driver data). In other examples, additional, fewer, and/or differentinformation may be presented by the HUD 3800.

In the illustrated example, the event data 3801, 3804, driver data 3805,and vehicle data 3802, 3803 are presented by a helmet projector onto aprojection screen 3862 included along the top edge of the opening of thehelmet. In addition, visual information, such as track lines 3810-1,3810-2, different desired speed regions 3891-1, 3891-2, 3891-3,different desired speed indicators 3894-1, 3894-2, 3894-3, 3894-4, etc.,may be presented on the face shield 3863 of the helmet such that theyappear as being projected into the environment in which the driver isoperating. For example, information presented on the face shield 3863may be presented in the form of augmented reality. In the illustratedexample, two different track lines, track 1 3810-1, which illustratesthe preferred track line, and track 2 3810-2, which illustrates thedrivers track line on the previous lap, are presented on the face shield3863 of the helmet and appear to the driver overlaid on the physicaltrack 3890 on which the driver is driving the vehicle, showing differentlines that the driver may take through a turn on the track 3890.Likewise, different speed regions 3891 indicating whether the drivershould be breaking or accelerating may be presented on the face shield3863 of the helmet and appear to the driver overlaid on the physicaltrack 3890 as different color regions or different zones. As anotherexample, different desired speed indicators 3894 may be presented to thedriver indicating the desired speed at each point along the racetrack asif they were included on or near the physical track. In other examples,additional, less, or different information may be presented to thedriver. In addition, a driver, or another individual, such a teammember, may alter the information presented via the HUD to the driver.

As noted above, while the example illustrated with respect to FIG. 38discusses projecting information onto the face shield of the helmet suchthat it is in the field of view of the driver, in other implementationsother forms of presentation may be utilized to generate and augmentedand/or virtual reality presentation to the driver. For example, the faceshield itself may include a transparent display, such as a transparentOLED or LED display. In other examples, reflective technology may beutilized to present the information to the driver.

FIG. 39 illustrates an example heads-up display process 3900, inaccordance with at least one embodiment. The example process 3900 may beperformed by an application executing on the in-vehicle computing deviceand/or by an application executing on another computing device.

The example process 3900 begins by presenting a HUD to a driver, as in3902. Presentation of a HUD is discussed above. As the HUD is presented,the example process 3900 listens for an adjustment activation command,as in 3904. The adjustment activation command may be any predefined termor “wake word” that, upon detection, will trigger the system to listenfor an adjustment command. The adjustment activation command may be anyterm or command, such as “Display adjustment.”

As the HUD process 3900 is executing, a determination is made as towhether an activation command has been received, as in 3906. If it isdetermined that an activation command has not been received, the exampleprocess returns to block 3902 and continues. However, if it isdetermined that the adjustment activation command has been received, thesystem receives and processes utterances provided to the system, as in3908. For example, utterances may be provided by the driver, a teammember, etc. The utterances may include one or more instructions toalter the information presented to the driver by the HUD and/or anutterance to alter a position at which one or more items of informationare presented by the HUD. Any form of language processing, such asNatural Language Processing (“NLP”), etc., may be utilized with thedisclosed embodiments.

Based on the processed utterances, a determination is made as to whetherthe utterance is a command to alter a position of one or more items ofpresented information, as in 3910. If a position of a presented item ofinformation is to be altered, the example process alters the position ofthat item in the presentation of information by the HUD, as in 3912. Forexample, if the utterance includes a command to “move the driverinformation of fatigue level from a top right of the HUD to a bottomleft of the HUD,” that utterance will be processed and cause thecurrently presented driver information of fatigue level to be moved frompresentation in top right of the HUD to the bottom left of the HUD.

If it is determined that the utterance does not include a positionadjustment command, or after adjusting the position of presentedinformation, a determination is made as to whether the utteranceincludes a content adjustment command, as in 3914. A content adjustmentcommand may be any command to add an item of information to theinformation presented by the HUD or to remove an item of informationfrom the information presented by the HUD. If it is determined that theutterance includes a command to adjust a content item, the exampleprocess causes the adjustment of one or more items of informationpresented by the HUD, as in 3916. For example, if the utterance includesthe command “present driver heartrate,” the example process 3900 willcause the heartrate of the driver to the presented by the HUD.

As will be appreciated, the order in which the command execution isdetermined or processed may be done in parallel or series and thediscussion of first determining whether the utterance includes a commandto adjust a position of presented information and then determiningwhether the utterance includes a command to alter the presentedinformation, is just an example. In other examples, the determinationsmay be done in parallel or in a different order. Likewise, in someembodiments, the example process 3900 may process utterances todetermine and perform several commands. For example, a driver mayprovide an utterance that includes “remove the speed and present totalevent time in the lower right corner.” In such an example, the exampleprocess 3900 may process the utterance to determine that the utteranceincludes three commands—one to remove the presentation of speedinformation, a second to present total event time information, and athird to present the total event time information in the lower rightcorner of the HUD. In such an example, each of the commands aredetermined and performed by the example process 3900. Upon completion ofthe commands determined from an utterance, or if it is determined thatthere is no command detected in the utterance, the example process 3900returns to block 3902 and continues.

FIG. 40 illustrates an example gaze tracking process 4000, in accordancewith at least one embodiment.

The example process 4000 begins when a helmet is activated, as in 4001.For example, when a helmet is attached to a wired connection thatconnects the helmet to an in-vehicle computing device, as discussedabove, and the helmet receives power through the wired connection, thehelmet may be automatically activated. In other examples, the helmet mayinclude one or more power switches that may be activated by a driverand/or include a motion switch that activates the helmet in response toa movement of the helmet. In still other examples, the helmet mayinclude one or more pressure sensors that detect when the helmet isplaced on a head of a driver and the detection causes the helmet toactivate.

Upon activation of the helmet, a determination is made as to whether adriver eye profile of a driver wearing the helmet is known, as in 4002.A driver eye profile for gaze tracking may be established by the exampleprocess 4000 the first time a driver wears the helmet and thatinformation may be stored in a memory of the helmet and/or associatedwith a helmet identifier and stored in a memory of the in-vehiclecomputing device and/or another computing device. The driver eye profilemay include information regarding a position, size, range of movement,etc., of each driver eye with respect to the gaze tracking camerasincluded in the helmet.

If it is determined that the driver profile is known, the driver eyeprofile is loaded and utilized to perform gaze tracking of the driver,as in 4004. If it is determined that the driver eye profile is notknown, the example process may learn the driver eye profile, as in 4005.For example, the example process 4000 may provide a series ofinstructions to the driver and utilize the gaze tracking cameras in thehelmet to record information about the eyes of the driver as the driverperforms the series of instructions. That information may then beprocessed by the example process 4000 to determine a driver eye profilefor the driver. For example, the example process 4000 may provideinstructions to the driver to look left, look right, look up, look down,open eyes wide, close eyes, etc., and record the drivers actions as thedriver performs those instructions. The recorded information may be usedto determine the driver eye profile for the driver which may indicate,among other information, the separation between each eye of the driver,the pupil shape of each eye of the driver, the range of motion of eacheye of the driver, etc.

Upon determination of the driver eye profile, or after loading a knowndriver eye profile, the example process 4000 monitors the position ormovement of the eyes of the driver, also referred to herein as gaze orgaze direction, as in 4006. In addition to monitoring the gaze of thedriver, one or more lighting conditions may be monitored to determinelight changes that may potentially affect the pupil dilation of thedriver as the eyes of the driver are monitored, as in 4007. For example,the helmet may include a light sensor that can detect changes in lightas the user drives in and out of shadows, etc.

Based on the monitored eye position, movement, and/or lightinginformation, the example process may monitor for an alertness blink rateof the driver, an awareness of the driver, an anisocoria comparison, apupil dilation of the driver, a reaction time of the driver, etc., as in4008. Such information may be utilized to determine if an alertthreshold has been exceeded for the driver, as in 4010. For example, itmay be determined that the fatigue level of the driver has exceeded athreshold based on the anisocoria comparison and the reaction timeindicated by the gaze tracking information.

If it is determined that an alert threshold has not been exceeded, theexample process 4000 returns to block 4006 and continues. If it isdetermined that an alert threshold has been exceeded, the exampleprocess 4000 generates one or more alerts, as in 4012. An alert may be avisual and/or audible notification to the driver, a driver team member,etc.

FIG. 41 is an example team presentation process 4100, in accordance withat least one embodiment. In addition to presenting information to thedriver, in some embodiments driver data, vehicle data, event data, etc.,may be presented to one or more team members and/or others in real timeor near real time.

The example process 4100 receives driver data, vehicle data, and/orevent data, as in 4102. As discussed above, this information may becollected and provided by the in-vehicle computing device.

As the data, such as the forward helmet video data generated by one ormore forward facing cameras on the helmet of the driver, is received,that data may be presented on a display, such a computing deviceaccessible by a team member, as in 4104. In addition, one or more itemsof information, such as driver data, vehicle data, and/or event data mayalso by presented, as in 4105. In some embodiments, the informationpresented may be configured to correspond to the information presentedon the HUD of the driver such that team members are viewing what isviewed by the driver.

In addition, gaze direction information of the driver, determined byexample process 4000 discussed above may also be received or determinedby the example process 4100, as in 4106. In such an embodiment, theposition of the gaze direction of the driver may be overlaid on theforward helmet video to illustrate the portion of the video informationthat corresponds to the current gaze direction of the driver, as in4108. For example, the forward helmet data may include a field of viewthat is larger than a field of view of the driver. In such an example,the gaze direction of the driver may be overlaid to illustrate theportion of the forward helmet video data that corresponds to the currentgaze direction of the driver. In other examples, only the portion of theforward direction video data that corresponds to the current gazedirection of the driver may be presented, thereby providing anapproximate correlation between the driver's actual view and what ispresented by the example process 4100.

While the above example process 4100 is discussed with respect topresenting information to team members of the driver, in otherembodiments, one or more of video data from an imaging element of thehelmet worn by the driver, event data, driver data, and/or vehicle datamay be provided to a broadcast system, such as a television producer,for broadcast to a wider audience.

While the examples discussed above with respect to FIGS. 34 through 41are directed toward a racing helmet, suit, and racecar driver, it willbe appreciated that the disclosed embodiments are equally applicable toother sports and/or activities. For example, the helmet may be afootball helmet, lacrosse helmet, baseball helmet, ice hockey helmet,snow skiing helmet, etc. In some embodiments, the helmet may simply beheadwear and not protective in nature, but otherwise include thedisclosed embodiments. For example, the disclosed embodiments may beincorporated into a hat, headband, etc., that is worn by a person.Likewise, the person may be any person or athlete that is wearing thehelmet or headwear. Similarly, the suit may be any suit or a portionthereof that is worn by any person. For example, the suit, as discussedherein, may be limited to shoes that include sensors, as discussedherein.

In some embodiments, the players may want to learn one or more sports.To learn the one or more sports, one or more key skills and criticalfactors would be required by the players. The one or more sports mightinclude, but are not limited to, soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse,tennis, track-running, volleyball, sports car racing, Formula 1 racing,stock car racing, drag racing, motorcycle road racing, karting,bicycling, BMX, motocross, martial arts (e.g., karate), ice hockey,figure skating, skiing, golf, baseball, single- and multi-player ARgames, swimming, gymnastics, hunting, bowling, skateboarding, surfing,or wakeboarding. In each of the one or more sports, the players may betrained in factors such as where to place attention, where to look atvarious times during play, the position and attitude of the body, andcenter of balance. In addition, following are the one or more key skillsand the critical factors for learning the one or more sports:

Soccer

For soccer, the players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in any session.The one or more key skills may include, but are not limited to, how topass a soccer ball (football) to other teammates, how to trap the soccerball with the player's feet or upper body, how to juggle the soccerball, how to pass the soccer ball from left to right, how to pass thesoccer ball to other players, how kick the soccer ball into a goalwithout allowing goalkeeper to block it, and/or mapping andunderstanding each players individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential during game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may need to build one or more muscle memories of aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles). The one or more muscle memories may be used for increasingstrength and flexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration, anddirection transition. In some embodiments, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for teaching individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may include,but are not limited to, a flat turf simulation field, a holosphererotational balance ball, or a simulation treadmill for training theplayers in running or focusing on ball, mid-foot, and/or heel balancepositions, as well as arm positions. It should be noted that training inarm positions may be required for power, acceleration, defense blocking,and balance.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. There may be multiple modes, includingsanctioned competition play versus training. Granularity of motion andvideo captured using one or more field cameras may be adjustable. In oneembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least one. Inanother embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more than 20.Further, a helmet camera and a body motion tracking system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize all equipment forsimultaneously capturing player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine 3D motion capturefiles with actual motion video. Further, the soccer training may includea projected soccer field with players. Further, the soccer training mayinclude one or more scenarios—e.g., a player may kick and pass thefootball to another player where a trajectory of the football may beprojected, and the football may be received or intercepted depending onthe accuracy of the kick.

Further, a helmet or headgear may be integrated with a body motiontracker and cameras. The cameras may provide synchronized body motionand each player's point of view of what the players see. Further, one ormore physical locations may be calculated relative to all other playersand the football. Each player may be tracked and viewed after thepractice to see exactly how the players reacted and what the players mayhave done differently. It should be noted that the helmet or headgearmay be lightweight. Further, object tracking may be used to follow thefootball. The object tracking may be done using transponders and videoobject recognition. The video object recognition may enable monitoringof game play velocity, trajectory, passing targets, goals, and errors.

Further, remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video, or a live motion capturefeed, any of which may be directed to a secure network location. Itshould be noted that individuals competing may be tracked in conjunctionwith all other monitored players. Further, videos with motion captureoverlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio two-way communicationbetween coach and wearer (i.e., players) in real time. Additionally,multiple players may be added to the communication console to enableteam versus one-on-one coaching.

Further, AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with a video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the pointof view of the coach and the players.

Further, the teammates and a selected individual (i.e., one to one orone to many) may be tracked and engage in direct communication with eachother during practice and competitive play. Such “group thinking” mayresult in updated individual and team strategy, thereby increasing theperformance and strategic potential of the individual and the team.

Further, one or more items of protective gear may be used for theprotection of players. In some embodiments, a lightweight helmet orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweighthelmet or headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment, such asheadgear, elbow pads, knee pads, and shoes, may be integrated withtransmitting devices.

In some embodiments, players may wear a mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players' offensive and defensive moves relativeto each play. Further, the coach may be able to see how the player readsand readies for an offensive/defensive maneuver based on a particularplay. Further, a footbed (insole) sensor may track each player's weightdistribution throughout the play. In some embodiments, timecode may beused to synchronize each play so that motion and weight distribution ofeach player may be captured during the play, thus eliminatingconventional video training that requires the coach to remember orisolate each specific play or event and attempt to recall the entireplay even if the video only shows the football and the players near thefootball.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (e.g., 10-yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer, and player with a highly accurate record of high-resolution,multi-perspective synchronized volumetric video and motion images.Further, a large-scale volume rendering of the motion/video mayaccurately render the interplay of all players anywhere on the field,resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player performs and howthe play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronized volume ormotion video may be timecode-synced with the foot sensors and the motioncapture headgear, which may capture and allow for re-rendering andanalysis, the majority of significant physical motion during a practiceor tournament.

In some embodiments, the plays and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, a master 3D play and a view foreach player wearing AR headgear may broadcast and display the player'sfield of view during practice without exposing the player to potentialinjuries. Further, each team member may individually, or as apreprogrammed group, create or re-enact specific plays that may bepracticed without actual players on the field. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the team's approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, thepotential injuries that may be sustained on a practice field withinexperienced or error-prone, poorly rehearsed team members may bereduced as holographic teammates may repeat the rehearsal withoutendangering the player's practice. Further, each one of the coaches andthe team members may replay and rehearse the moves and/or review otherplayers or team videos to strategically coordinate and synchronize theplays. It should be noted that each practice event may allow each playerand coach to rehearse and refine training and game strategy using aplayback system.

In some embodiments, a coach may be remotely positioned from the placewhere he is coaching. The coach may view a scene through any cameraplaced in the vicinity of the area they are coaching, or from afirst-person perspective of any player in the area they are coaching.The coach may trigger holographic videos, place holographic players in ascene. The coach may be able to play a video game simulation of a gameas in conventional video games (e.g. the “Madden NFL” game fromElectronic Arts), but where the players rendered in the game are actualphysical players on an actual field, and wherein the opponents renderedfor the players on the actual field are the virtual players from thevideo game.

In some embodiments, a coach may use virtual reality goggles to see acomplete, immersive view of a particular player. The coach may wear amotion capture suit and make motions to indicate to the person he isviewing, the motion they should perform. The person the coach is viewingmay receive haptic feedback through their garments indicating physicallywhat the coach expects them to do, such as throw a ball or look in aparticular direction. For instance, the coach may move their head left,to indicate to look left, and the player may feel a haptic vibration orforce on the portion of their body that should move, such as a pressureon the left side into which they should move their head. Similarly, thecoach may lift their right arm and make a throwing motion, and theplayer would feel corresponding haptic pressure on their right arm andhand which was holding the ball, to throw the ball.

In some embodiments, a physical (actual) team may be able to re-play afamous play in a game, such as the final winning throw in a Superbowlgame. The players would all be guided by haptic and visual means toperform their “part” in the original play, and the physical (actual)opponents would be similarly guided. The players would then be rewardedfor the fidelity with which they duplicated the game. In anotherembodiment, the team can be coached through a poorly executed earlierplay, where the opponents are guided to perform the winning move, andthe players are encouraged to alter the way they responded in the poorlyexecuted earlier play, in order to perform a successful play. In anotherembodiment, the system would project an entirely virtual set ofopponents for a team who was physically real, and the portions of thegame that could not be precisely simulated (e.g. tackling non-corporealvirtual players) would be nonetheless performed (a tackle by a realplayer would cause the virtual player to fall or be knocked overcorrectly.) In an embodiment, an AI component of the opponent simulationwould use measured data on the performance of the actual physical team,and use it to alter the behavior of the simulated opponents, to increasethe difficulty or to provide variety.

In some embodiments, individual metrics may be tracked and cataloged forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may be completedpasses, errors, opportunities, unsuccessful attempts, successfulpenetration of an offensive play, and/or defensive success on anopposing play. Body sensors linked via timecode may record acomprehensive physiological record of the players' stamina, time on thefield, acceleration, and play performance metrics, and catalog G-forceimpacts. Further, additional metrics, such as retinal tracking and aspecific direction of attention during the play, may be used to optimizestrategic game play awareness. Further, when a player starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual performance metrics may be raised aseach player/trainee has more certainty of exactly what was performedcorrectly and incorrectly so the players may have greater confidence inthe moves, and what was performed incorrectly so the players may quicklystop or change bad habits and begin to improve training methodology toquickly advance ability in the sport.

Key Skills By Sport

The following section provides detailed explanations of the key skillsdeveloped by the system described herein, for each sport.

American Football

For American football, players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in asession. The one or more key skills may include, but are not limited to,how to properly execute offensive and defensive moves, how to pass andreceive the football, how to avoid or “juke” opponents, and/or mappingand understanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential during game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, players may need to build one or more muscle memories of aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles). The one or more muscle memories may be used for increasingstrength and flexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration, anddirection transition. In some embodiments, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for teaching individualskills to players off the field. The one or more things may include, butare not limited to, a flat turf simulation field, a holosphererotational balance ball, or a simulation treadmill for training playersin running or focusing on ball, mid-foot, and/or heel balance positions,as well as arm positions. It should be noted that the training of thearm positions may be required for power, acceleration, defense blocking,and balancing.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. There may be modes for sanctionedcompetition play versus training. Granularity of motion and videocaptured using one or more field cameras may be adjustable. In oneembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least one. Inanother embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more than 20.Further, a helmet camera and a body motion tracking system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize all equipment forsimultaneously capturing player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine 3D motion capturefiles with an actual motion video. Further, the American footballtraining may include a projected football field with players. Further,the American football training may include one or more scenarios—e.g., aplayer may pass or kick the football to another player where atrajectory of the football may be projected, and the football may bereceived or intercepted depending on the accuracy of the throw or kick.

Further, a helmet or headgear may be integrated with a body motiontracker and cameras. The cameras may provide synchronized body motionand each player's point of view of what the player sees. Further, one ormore physical locations may be calculated relative to all other playersand the football. Each player may be tracked and viewed after thepractice to see exactly how the players reacted and what the players mayhave done differently. It should be noted that the helmet or headgearmay be lightweight. Further, object tracking may be used to follow thefootball. The object tracking may be done using transponders and videoobject recognition. The video object recognition may enable monitoringof a game play velocity, trajectory, passing targets, goals, and errors.

Further, remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video, or a live motion capturefeed, any of which may be directed to a secure network location. Itshould be noted that individuals participating in a scrimmage may betracked in conjunction with all other monitored players. Further, videoswith motion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audiotwo-way communication between coach and wearer (i.e., players) in realtime. Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communicationconsole to enable team versus one-on-one coaching.

Further, AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players' point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selected individual (i.e., one to one orone to many) may be tracked and engage in direct communication with eachother during practice and a competitive play. Such team communication or“group thinking” may result in updating individual strategy and teamstrategy, and thereby increasing the performance and strategic potentialof the individual and the team. Further, one or more items of protectiveequipment may be used for the protection of players. In one embodiment,a traditional football helmet may be substituted for a lightweighthelmet outfitted with a communication module for enhanced data trackingand coaching. Further, other equipment, such as headgear, elbow pads,knee pads, and shoes, may be integrated with transmitting devices.

In some embodiments, players may wear mocap suits for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players' offensive and defensive moves relativeto each play to see how the player reads and readies for an offensive ordefensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, a footbed sensormay track each player's weight distribution throughout the entire play.In some embodiments, timecode may be used to synchronize each play sothat motion and weight distribution of each player may be capturedduring the play, thus eliminating conventional video training thatrequires the coach to remember or isolate each specific play or eventand attempt to recall the entire play even if the video only shows thefootball and the players near the football.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (e.g., 10-yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer, and player with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronizedvolume of action video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volumerendering of the motion/video may accurately render the interplay of allplayers anywhere on the field, resulting in an unparalleled view of howeach player performs and how the play is executed. In an alternateembodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may be applied.The synchronized volume and motion video may be timecode-synced with thefoot sensors and the motion capture headgear, which may render allvisual and physical motion during a practice or tournament. Further,reference videos or students' past recordings may provide a progressiveand graduated learning curve of reference to track what the player dideach time to see how the player truly progresses.

In some embodiments, the training and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the team'sapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error-prone, poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat therehearsal without endangering the player's practice. Further, each oneof the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse the movesand/or review other players or team videos to strategically coordinateand synchronize plays. It should be noted that each practice event mayallow each player and coach to rehearse and refine training and gamestrategy using a playback system.

In some embodiments, individual metrics may be tracked and cataloged forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted passes, errors, opportunities, unsuccessful attempts,successful penetration of an offensive play, and/or defensive success onan opposing play. Body sensors linked via timecode may record acomprehensive physiological record of the players' stamina, time on thefield, acceleration, and play performance metrics, and catalog G-forceimpacts. Further, additional metrics, such as retinal tracking andspecific direction of attention during the play, may be used to helpoptimize strategic game play awareness. Further, when a player startstraining or attempts to learn a new maneuver, the player may knowexactly what to concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly andwith more certainty. Further, the individual performance metrics may beraised as each player/trainee has more certainty of exactly what wasperformed correctly and incorrectly so the players may have greaterconfidence in the moves, and what was performed incorrectly so theplayers may quickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve thetraining methodology to quickly advance ability in the sport.

Basketball

For basketball, players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in a session.The one or more key skills may include, but are not limited to, how toshoot baskets from inside and outside a key, lay-ups, dunks, passingplays and quick multi-passes to set up for a shot, dribbling and quickjukes to change direction, body scanning to determine muscle mass andindividual body rotational flex points, and mapping and understandingeach player's individual optimal balance to enhance and increaseperformance potential during game play. In one embodiment, a videodemonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills. Further,the players may need to build one or more muscle memories of a specificleg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles).The one or more muscle memories may be used for increasing strength andflexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration, and directiontransition. In one embodiment, potential passes may be decoded bymonitoring eye targets and body positioning of players.

It should be noted that basketball may be played on a gymnasium court(i.e., boards) or outside. Further, basketball courts may come indifferent sizes. For example, the court is 94 by 50 feet (28.7 by 15.2meters) in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As anotherexample, under International Basketball Federation (FIBA) rules, thecourt is 91.9 by 49.2 ft (28 by 15 meters). Further, a target mayrequire an 18″ hoop mounted on a 6′ wide backboard for practice shootingmounted 10 feet off the floor for regulation play. Further, a regulationkey and court boundaries may identify the boundaries. Further, sprintingand cardio workouts may help the players for short-duration high-energypractice.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to learn the sport.There may be modes for sanctioned competition play versus training.Granularity of motion and video captured using one or more field courtcameras may be adjustable. In one type of practice, such as dribbling,at least one court camera may be sufficient. In another embodiment, upto 20 or more court cameras may be required to capture the entire motionof the play. Further, a helmet camera and a body motion tracking systemmay work in conjunction with the court cameras, all unified by asynchronized network clock to synchronize all equipment forsimultaneously capturing player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine 3D motion capturefiles with actual motion video. Further, basketball training may includea projected basketball court with players. Further, the basketballtraining may include one or more scenarios—e.g., a player may pass thebasketball to another player where the trajectory of the basketball maybe projected, and the basketball may be received or intercepteddepending on the accuracy of the pass or shot.

Further, a helmet or headgear may be integrated with a body motiontracker and wearers' point-of-view cameras. The cameras may allowsynchronization of body motion and each player's point of view. Playersmay wear motion capture body scanners integrated into lightweight capsthat can sense accurate motion of each appendage (knee, feet, arms,etc.) and can provide real-time kinematics of the players' motion asthey move about the court. Further, one or more physical locations maybe calculated relative to all other players and the basketball. Eachplayer may be tracked and viewed after the practice to see exactly howthe players reacted and what the players may have done differently. Itshould be noted that the helmet/headgear may be lightweight. Further,object tracking may be used to follow the basketball. The objecttracking may be done using transponders and video object recognition.The video object recognition may enable monitoring of game playvelocity, trajectory, passing targets, goals, and errors.

Further, remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video, or a live motion capturefeed, any of which may be directed to a secure network location. Itshould be noted that competing individuals may be tracked in conjunctionwith all other monitored players. Further, videos with motion captureoverlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio two-way communicationbetween coach and wearer (i.e., players) in real time. Additionally,multiple players may be added to the communication console to enableteam versus one-on-one coaching.

Further, AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with a video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may makeanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the pointof view of the coach and players.

Further, the teammates and a selected individual (i.e., one to one orone to many) may be tracked and engage in direct communication with eachother during practice and competitive play. Such team communication or“group thinking” may result in updated individual and team strategy,thereby increasing the performance and strategic potential of theindividual and the team. Further, one or more items of protective gearmay be used for protection of players. In one embodiment, a lightweighthelmet or headgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, thelightweight headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment, such asheadgear, elbow pads, knee pads, and shoes, may be integrated withtransmitting devices.

In some embodiments, the player may wear a mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. In other embodiments, the playermay wear a motion capture body scanner that is integrated into alightweight cap that can sense accurate motion of each appendage (knee,feet, arms) and can provide real-time kinematics of the player's motionas they move about the court. Such kinematic profiles may enable a coachto analyze the player's offensive and defensive moves relative to eachplay. Further, the coach may be able to see how the player reads andreadies for an offensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play.Further, a footbed sensor may track each player's weight distributionthroughout the play. In some embodiments, timecode may be used tosynchronize each play so that motion and weight distribution of eachplayer may be captured during the play, thus eliminating conventionalvideo training that requires the coach to remember or isolate eachspecific play or event and attempt to recall the entire play even if thevideo only shows the basketball and the players near the basketball.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (e.g., 10-yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer and player with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronizedvolume of action video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volumerendering of the motion/video may accurately render the interplay of allplayers anywhere on the field, resulting in an unparalleled view of howeach player performs and how the play is executed. In an alternateembodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may be applied.The synchronized volume/motion video may be timecode-synced with thefoot sensors and the motion capture headgear which may render all visualand physical motion during a practice or tournament. Further, referencevideos or students' past recordings may provide a progressive andgraduated learning curve of reference to track what the player did eachtime to see how the player truly progresses.

In some embodiments, the plays and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team-members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the team'sapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, potential injuries that may be sustained ona practice field with inexperienced, error-prone, or poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each one of the coaches and the team members mayreplay and rehearse the moves and/or review other players or team videosto strategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should benoted that each practice event may allow each player and coach torehearse and refine training and game strategy using a playback system.

In some embodiments, individual metrics may be tracked and cataloged forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may be completedpasses, errors, opportunities, and unsuccessful attempts, including acomprehensive physiological record of the player's stamina, time on thefield, acceleration, play performance metrics, impacts, successfulpenetration of an offensive play, and/or defensive success on anopposing play. Further, additional metrics, such as retinal tracking anda specific direction of attention during the play, may be used tooptimize strategic game play awareness. Further, when a player startstraining or attempts to learn a new maneuver, the player may knowexactly what to concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly andwith more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised aseach player/trainee has more certainty of exactly what was donecorrectly and incorrectly so the players may have greater confidence inthe moves, and what was done incorrectly so the players may quickly stopor change bad habits and begin to improve training methodology toquickly advance ability in the sport.

Lacrosse

For lacrosse, the players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in any session.The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, how toclamp, clear, cradle, cut and shoot the crease. Further, the one or morekey skills may include strategies for a face off, fast break, clearingand feed pass that is visible in the wearable glasses. Further, the oneor more key skills may include mapping and understanding each playerindividual optimal balance to enhance and increase performance potentialin a game play. Further, a body scanning may be used to determine musclemass and individual body rotational flex points. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles), to build. The one or more muscle memories may be used forincreasing strength and flexibility to benefit endurance, accelerationand direction transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for training individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may include,but not limited to, a flat turf simulation field, Holosphere-rotationalbalance ball, or a simulation treadmill for training the players inrunning or focusing on ball, mid foot, heel balance positions, and/orarm positions. The training of the arm positions may be required forpower, acceleration, defense blocking, and balancing. Further, sprintingand cardio workouts may help the players for short high energy durationpractice. It should be noted that a Lacrosse field may be 110 yards longand may be from 53⅓ to 60 yards wide. Further, the goals may be 80 yardsapart with a playing area of 15 yards behind each goal. Further, alength of the Lacrosse field may be divided in half by a center line.Further, an 18 feet diameter circle may be drawn around each goal andmay be referred to as “crease”.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includea sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity of motion andvideo captured using one or more field cameras. In one embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, a lightweightLacrosse Helmet camera and a body motion tracker system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize all equipment forcapturing a simultaneous player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the Lacrosse training may include a projected ball field withplayers. Further, the Lacrosse training may include one or morescenarios such as a player may pass the ball to another player where atrajectory of the ball may be projected, and the ball may be received orintercepted depending on the accuracy of the throw. Further, recordedvideo of the player defense and attacks may be used to further train thetrainees or students.

Further, a helmet/headgear may be integrated with a body motion trackerand point-of-view (POV) cameras. The player may wear a motion capturebody scanner that is integrated into a lightweight cap that can senseaccurate motion of each appendage knee, feet, arms and can provide areal-time kinematic of the layers motion as they move about the field.The cameras may provide synchronized body motion and each players pointof view of what the players see. Further, one or more physical locationsmay be calculated relative to all other players and the ball. Eachplayer may be tracked and viewed after the practice to see exactly howthe players reacted and what the players may have done differently. Itshould be noted that the helmet/headgear may be light weight. Further,an object tracking may be used to follow Lacrosse players and the ball.The object tracking may be done using transponders and a video objectrecognition. The video object recognition may enable monitoring of agame play velocity, trajectory, passing targets, goals, and errors.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweight helmet orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweighthelmet or headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment such asheadgear elbow pads, knee pads, shoes with footbed sensors, may beintegrated with transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players offensive and defensive moves relative toeach play to see how the player reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, afootbed sensor may track each players weight distribution throughout theentire play. In one embodiment, timecode may be used to synchronize eachplay so that motion and weight distribution of each player may becaptured during the play, and thus eliminates conventional videotraining that requires the coach to remember or isolate each specificplay or event and attempt to recall the entire play even if the videoonly shows the ball and the players near the ball.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer and player with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronizedvolume of action video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volumerendering of the motion/video may accurately render the interplay of allplayers anywhere on the field resulting in an unparalleled view of howeach player and the play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a newform of analytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or tournament. Further, reference videos orstudents' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of reference to track what the player did each time tosee how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, the training and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team-members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each one of the coaches and the team members mayreplay and rehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or teamvideos to strategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It shouldbe noted that each practice event may allow each player and coach torehearse and refine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted passes, errors, advanced opportunities and unsuccessfulattempts, including a comprehensive physiological record of the playersstamina, time on the field, acceleration, play performance metrics,impacts, successful penetration of an offensive play, and/or defensivesuccess on an opposing play. Further, additional metrics such as retinaltracking and a specific direction of attention during the play may beused to help optimize strategic game play awareness. Further, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player/trainee has more certainty of exactly what theplayers did right and wrong so that the players may have greaterconfidence in the moves and what the players were doing wrong so thatthe players may quickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improvethe training methodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Tennis

For playing the tennis, the players may require training in one or morekey skills to prepare physically and mentally before participating inany session. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,how to properly stroke, overhand, backhand, slice, cut, topspin, lob,power stroke, position basics and advanced volley, play the net,overhead smash, lob, serve, return, backhand, forehand, underhandstroke, and topspin may be seen in the wearable glasses. Further, theone or more key skills may include body scanning to determine musclemass and individual body rotational flex points, mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential in a game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles), to build. The one or more muscle memories may be used forincreasing strength and flexibility to benefit endurance, accelerationand direction transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

It should be noted that a regulation tennis court may be 78 feet (i.e.,23.77 meters) long and 27 feet (i.e., 8.23 meters) wide for singlesmatches and 36 feet (i.e., 10.97 meters) wide for doubles matches.Further, a service line may be 21 feet (i.e., 6.40 meters) from the net.Further, a backboard may be used to practice playing against and thusresults in increasing reaction times. Further, a simulation trainingwith pitching/serve machine may be used for delivering a preciselydelivered ball at different speeds and from angles to practice strokereturns and backhand returns. Further, sprinting and cardio workouts mayhelp the players for short high energy duration practice.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includea sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity of motion andvideo captured using one or more field cameras. In one embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, a lightweightwearable glasses camera and a body motion tracker system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to coordinate all equipment forcapturing a simultaneous player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the tennis training may include a projected ball field withplayers. Further, the tennis training may include one or more scenariossuch as a player may pass the ball to another player where a trajectoryof the ball may be projected, and the ball may be received orintercepted depending on the accuracy of the throw. Further, recordedvideo of the player defense and attacks may be used to further train thetrainees or students.

Further, a hat/headgear may be integrated with a body motion tracker andcameras. The cameras may provide synchronized body motion and eachplayers point of view of what the players see. Further, one or morephysical locations may be calculated relative to all other players andthe ball. Each player may be tracked and viewed after the practice tosee exactly how the players reacted and what the players may have donedifferently. It should be noted that a hat/headgear may be light weight.Further, an object tracking may be used to follow players and the ball.The object tracking may be done using transponders and a video objectrecognition. The video object recognition may enable monitoring of agame play velocity, trajectory, hits, scores, and errors.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweight hat orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweighthat or headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment such asheadgear elbow pads, knee pads, shoes with footbed sensors, may beintegrated with transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players offensive and defensive moves relative toeach play to see how the player reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, afootbed sensor may track each players weight distribution throughout theentire play. In one embodiment, timecode may be used to synchronize eachplay so that motion and weight distribution of each player may becaptured during the play, and thus eliminates conventional videotraining that requires the coach to remember or isolate each specificplay or event and attempt to recall the entire play even if the videoonly shows the ball and the players near the ball.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer and player with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronizedvolume of action video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volumerendering of the motion/video may accurately render the interplay of allplayers anywhere on the field resulting in an unparalleled view of howeach player and the play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a newform of analytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or tournament. Further, reference videos orstudents' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of reference to track what the player did each time tosee how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, the training and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team-members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each one of the coaches and the team members mayreplay and rehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or teamvideos to strategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It shouldbe noted that each practice event may allow each player and coach torehearse and refine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted serves, volleys, returns, errors and faults, a comprehensivephysiological record of the players stamina, time on the field,acceleration, play performance metrics, impacts, successful penetrationof an offensive play, and/or defensive success on an opposing play.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to help optimizestrategic game play awareness. Further, when a player starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachplayer/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the players did rightand wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in the movesand what the players were doing wrong so that the players may quicklystop or change bad habits and begin to improve the training methodologyto quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Track (Running)

In track, runners may require training in one or more key skills toprepare physically and mentally before participating in any session. Theone or more key skills may include, but not limited to, how to strideand pace for endurance, starting positions and acceleration, and handposition may be seen in the wearable glasses. Further, a body scanningmay be used to determine muscle mass and individual body rotational flexpoints. Further, the one or more key skills may include mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential in a game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles), to build. The one or more muscle memories may be used forincreasing strength and flexibility to benefit endurance, accelerationand direction transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for training individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may includea simulation treadmill equipped with a video camera and an AR motioncapture to analyze participants ability and stride. Further, sprintingand cardio workouts may help the players for short high energy durationpractice. Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train theplayers off the field and/or on the field. The one or more technologiesmay include a sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity ofmotion and video captured using one or more field cameras. In oneembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least 1. In anotherembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, alightweight wearable glasses camera and a body motion tracker system maywork in conjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize allequipment for capturing a simultaneous player motion and individualvideo. It should be noted that the individual video overlay may combinea three-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motionvideo. Further, the racing track training may include a projected runnerwith an accurate motion recording to display exactly how a runnereffectively moves during each competition or event.

Further, a hat/headgear may be integrated with a body motion tracker andcameras. The cameras may provide synchronized body motion and eachplayers point of view of what the players see. Further, one or morephysical locations may be calculated relative to all other players. Eachplayer may be tracked and viewed after the practice to see exactly howthe players reacted and what the players may have done differently. Itshould be noted that a hat/headgear may be light weight. Further, anobject tracking may be used to follow runner. The object tracking may bedone using transponders and a video object recognition. The video objectrecognition may enable monitoring of start, velocity, time, stride, andacceleration.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweight hat may beoffered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweight hat may beintegrated with a communication module for enhanced data tracking andcoaching. Further, other equipment such as headgear elbow pads, kneepads, shoes with footbed sensors, may be integrated with transmittingdevices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players offensive and defensive moves relative toeach play to see how the player reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, afootbed sensor may track each players weight distribution throughout theentire play. In one embodiment, timecode may be used to synchronize eachplay so that motion and weight distribution of each player may becaptured during the play.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the field in conjunction with body sensors.Such placement of the one or more cameras may provide each coach,trainer and player with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronizedvolume of action video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volumerendering of the motion/video may accurately render the interplay of allplayers anywhere on the field resulting in an unparalleled view of howeach player and the play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a newform of analytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or tournament. Further, reference videos orstudents' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of reference to track what the player did each time tosee how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, the training and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team-members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each one of the coaches and the team members mayreplay and rehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or teamvideos to strategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It shouldbe noted that each practice event may allow each player and coach torehearse and refine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted events, acceleration, strides, awards, a comprehensivephysiological record of the players stamina, time on the field,acceleration, play performance metrics, impacts, successful penetrationof an offensive play, and/or defensive success on an opposing play.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to help optimizestrategic game play awareness. Further, when a player starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachplayer/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the players did rightand wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in the movesand what the players were doing wrong so that the players may quicklystop or change bad habits and begin to improve the training methodologyto quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Volleyball

For playing the volleyball, the players may require training in one ormore key skills to prepare physically and mentally before participatingin any session. The one or more key skills may include, but not limitedto, how to serve, set, dig, pass, bump, overhand serve, underhand serve,dive, set to front mid and back of count. Further, the one or more keyskills may include scanning to determine muscle mass and individual bodyrotational flex points, mapping and understanding each player individualoptimal balance to enhance and increase performance potential in a gameplay. In one embodiment, a video demonstration may be used to learn theone or more key skills. Further, the players may require one or moremuscle memories of a specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

It should be noted that the volleyball may be played on sand or ongymnasium floor (i.e., boards). Further, the volleyball may be played ona volleyball court which is 18 meters (i.e., 59 feet) long and 9 meters(i.e., 29.5 feet) wide. Further, the volleyball court may be dividedinto two 9×9 meter halves by a one-meter (i.e., 40-inch) wide from thenet. Further, a top of the net may be 2.43 meters (i.e., 7 feet 11⅝inches) above the center of the volleyball court for men's competition,and 2.24 meters (i.e., 7 feet 4⅛ inches) for women's competition. Itwill be apparent to one skilled in the art that heights may be variedfor veterans and junior competitions, without departing from the scopeof the disclosure.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe court and/or on the court. The one or more technologies may includea sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity of motion andvideo captured using one or more field cameras. In one embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, a lightweightwearable glasses camera and a body motion tracker system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize all equipment forcapturing a simultaneous player motion and individual video. It shouldbe noted that the individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the volleyball training may include a projected player withaccurate motion recording to display exactly how a player moves duringeach competition or event.

Further, a hat/headgear may be integrated with a body motion tracker andcameras. The cameras may provide synchronized body motion and eachplayers point of view of what the players see. Further, one or morephysical locations may be calculated relative to all other players andthe ball. Each player may be tracked and viewed after the practice tosee exactly how the players reacted and what the players may have donedifferently. It should be noted that a hat/headgear may be light weight.Further, an object tracking may be used to follow players and the ballin double or team. The object tracking may be done using transpondersand a video object recognition. The video object recognition may enablemonitoring of serve, blocks, digs, hits and points scored. Further,hardcourt with shoes may employ footbed sensors to indicate pressure onball, midfoot and heel. The footbed sensors may tell the wearer andcoach balance and body pressure exerted at every motion. Further, sandvolleyball may be played with sox or barefoot, where sox may be used asa sensor for tracking response time and foot action.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweight hat orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweighthat or headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment such asheadgear elbow pads, knee pads, shoes with footbed sensors, may beintegrated with transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players offensive and defensive moves relative toeach play to see how the player reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, afootbed sensor may track each players weight distribution throughout theentire play. In one embodiment, timecode may be used to synchronize eachplay so that motion and weight distribution of each player may becaptured during the play, and thus eliminates conventional videotraining that requires the coach to remember or isolate each specificplay or event and attempt to recall the entire play even if the videoonly shows the ball and the players near the ball.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic increments alonga side of the court in conjunction with body sensors. Such placement ofthe one or more cameras may provide each coach, trainer and player witha highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume of action videoand motion images. Further, a large-scale volume rendering of themotion/video may accurately render the interplay of all players anywhereon the field resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player andthe play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or tournament. Further, reference videos orstudents' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of reference to track what the player did each time tosee how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, the training and the recorded video practice may berendered with individually selected ghost team-members and potentialoffensive players on the field. Further, each team member may focus onspecific plays that may be practiced without actual players on thefield. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each one of the coaches and the team members mayreplay and rehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or teamvideos to strategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It shouldbe noted that each practice event may allow each player and coach torehearse and refine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted events, acceleration, strides, awards, a comprehensivephysiological record of the players stamina, time on the field,acceleration, play performance metrics, impacts, successful penetrationof an offensive play, and/or defensive success on an opposing play.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to help optimizestrategic game play awareness. Further, when a player starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachplayer/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the players did rightand wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in the movesand what the players were doing wrong so that the players may quicklystop or change bad habits and begin to improve the training methodologyto quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Formula 1, Stock Car, and Drag Racing

For Formula 1, stock car, sports car, drag racing, boat racing, openwheel racing, off-road racing, etc., drivers may require muscle memorytraining in one or more required skills to prepare physically andmentally before participating in a session. The one or more requiredskills may include, but are not limited to, training for driverendurance, reaction time reduction, setup and exit strategy for eachcorner, balance with braking and acceleration, passing strategy,drafting strategy, how to strategize for each race and understand theother competitors, road course memorization, and learning other drivers'and teams' strategies. In one embodiment, a body scanning may beperformed to determine muscle mass and individual body rotational flexpoints. Further, the one or more key skills may include mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential while driving. In one embodiment, apreviously recorded video may help demonstrate how a particular maneuvermay require retraining or additional muscle memory training for aspecific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, coremuscles). Specific focus on muscle memory may be beneficial for reducingreaction time, increasing strength and dexterity to benefit endurance,acceleration, and direction transition. In one embodiment, potentialcompetitive advantages regarding passes may be enhanced and decoded bymonitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more driving habits may be discovered and modified toenhance driving skill and reduce lap times. The one or more options forretraining may include simulation driving trainers that may start with ageneral-purpose game console interchangeable with steering wheels,throttle, brake, and shifter. Further, advanced simulators may be anexact duplicate of the vehicle's functions in a motion simulator thatduplicates yaw, pitch, acceleration, deceleration, and sounds. Further,hundreds of scanned racetracks may be available with mapped surfaces,surrounding environments, and variable conditions. Further, vehicleoptions may include engine horsepower (HP) output, tire selection andtire hardness/softness stiction, suspension tunability, tractioncontrol, weather, temperature, humidity, day and night.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the drivers onand off the track. The one or more technologies may include a sanctionedcompetition play vs training, a granularity of motion and video capturedusing one or more track cameras. In one embodiment, the one or moretrack cameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the one or moretrack cameras may be more than 20. Further, a lightweight helmet shieldcamera and a body motion tracker system may work in conjunction withholographic data (“holodata”) micro-clocking synchronization forrecording all individual and vehicle sensor and video event motioncombined with simultaneous on track vehicle location capture. Further,the helmet may be integrated with a communication module for enablingthe player and coach to have 1 on 1 personal training with synchronizedPOV video, communication and onboard body and vehicle telemetry, in realtime.

Further, one or more training systems may employ a simulator with anindividual track and a vehicle selection to practice at any pre-recordedtrack and with a specific vehicle. Further, pressure sensors may recordhand foot and body pressure exerted during any practice or race session.Further, simulations may provide drivers a safer and less expensive wayto practice driving and increase performance by learning to optimizecornering, breaking, and acceleration. In one embodiment, the helmet maybe integrated with a helmet motion tracker that may be used to know aprecise physical location of the driver/trainee. Further, the helmetmotion tracker may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee an exact position as the coach and the trainee may navigate eachturn and set up for a next turn based on holographic data (“holodata”)micro-clocking timecodes synchronized to a master clock forsynchronizing all embedded sensors and equipment. Further, the helmetmay provide eye tracking to see where the trainee is looking at duringan event. Such eye tracking may help the coach and the trainee to trainon what is important and how to look at a particular scenario as atrained participant. Further, a holographic camera from the athlete'spoint of view allows the coach and the trainee to see what the playerswere looking at on a racecourse. Further, a body scanner may allow thecoach and the trainee to actually see what the coach and the traineewere doing at the instant when the action was unfolding. Further,anticipation and action may be compared to a moment that is essential intraining each participant as to what to do and when to do. Additionally,when an error occurs, the body motion may be synchronized to the eventfor determining when the trainee did or did not execute a play or move.In one embodiment, an ability to project the coach to familiarizedrivers with a new racecourse. Further, the helmet may track thedriver's pupil to verify exactly where the drivers are looking at andhow often the drivers are looking at particular information, gauges,other drivers, surroundings and track.

Further, a vehicle position relative to the track and other vehicles onthe course may be tracked. Further, a body position of the driver, handsof the driver, and feet of the driver, may be tracked. In oneembodiment, footbed sensors may be used to indicate pressure on ball,midfoot and heel. Further, the footbed sensors may tell the wearer andthe coach regarding balance of the wearer and body pressure exerted atevery motion. Further, a communication may be synchronized for any eventto know what was said and when between the coach and teammate or driver.Further, any telemetry or actuation on a steering wheel or a feedbacksteering wheel, brakes and shifting, may be tracked for training theplayers/trainee.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry synchronization, video or livemotion capture feed that may be directed to a secure online address. Itshould be noted that individuals competing may be tracked in conjunctionwith all other monitored players. Further, videos with motion captureoverlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communicationbetween coach and wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally,multiple players may be added to the communication console to enableteam coaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachdriver, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and driver performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of the vehicle anda physical body motion with a video of the action. Therefore,synchronized motion analysis, telemetry and video may make the analysisof action more obvious and easier to critique from the coach and theplayers point of view. In one embodiment, equipment such as Go Pro,RacePac, or Holley, may provide components of metadata set.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive driving. Such type of the group thinkingmay result in enhanced individual strategy and team strategy, andthereby increasing the performance and strategic potential of theindividual and the team. Further, one or more protective gears may beused for protection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweighthelmet or headgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, thelightweight helmet or headgear may be integrated with a communicationmodule for enhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, otherholographic data (“holodata”)-synchronized equipment such as headgearelbow pads, knee pads, and shoes with footbed sensors, may be integratedwith transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each session. Such kinematic profiles mayenable a coach to analyze the drivers offensive and defensive movesrelative to each play to see how the driver reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on the particular location. Further,hand bed sensors, neck bed sensors, body bed sensors, and footbedsensors may track each players weight distribution throughout thesession. In one embodiment, holographic data (“holodata”)-synchronizedtimecode may be used to analyze each play so that motion and weightdistribution of each player may be captured in conjunction with videoand automatically synchronized during the session.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic locations alonga side of the track in conjunction with body sensors. Such placement ofthe one or more cameras may provide each coach, trainer and player witha highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume of action videoand motion images. Further, a large-scale volume rendering of themotion/video may accurately render the interplay of all players anywhereon the field resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player andthe play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be holographic data(“holodata”)-timecode-synchronized with the foot sensors and the motioncapture headgears which may render all visual and physical motion duringa practice or race. Further, reference video or students' pastrecordings may provide a progressive and graduated learning curve of thereference to track what the player did each time to see how the playertruly progresses. In one embodiment, additional metadata may include airpressure, air temperature, wind speed and direction, tire traction andfriction meters including where rubber build up on the track is located.

Each driver may focus on and rehearse specific tracks and cornerswithout actual racers on the track. Further, driving and recorded videopractice may be rendered with individually selected ghost team-membersand potential offensive players on the field. Further, each team membermay focus on specific plays that may be practiced without actual playerson the field. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to theteams approved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent thatruns specific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may besustained on a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorlyrehearsed team members may be reduced as holographic teammates mayrepeat the practice. Further, each coach and the driver may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse,refine training, and game strategy using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and sanctioned competition. The individual metrics may becompleted events, acceleration, braking, strategies including acomprehensive physiological record of the players stamina and time onthe track. Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and aspecific direction of attention during the play may be used to optimizestrategic driver awareness. Further, when a driver starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachdriver/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the drivers did rightand wrong, so they may have greater confidence in their actions and whatthe driver was doing wrong so that the driver may quickly identify,stop, or change bad habits and begin to improve training methodology toquickly advance ability in the sport.

Karlin

In karting, each driver may receive engineered algorithm and trainingregimes. Further, each equipment may be specifically tuned for eachplayer. In one embodiment, the players may require one or more keyskills such as, but not limited to, training for drivers endurance, acorner set up and exit strategy, balance with braking and acceleration,passing strategy, drafting strategy, how to strategize for each race andunderstand the other competitors, road course memorization, lean otherdrivers and team strategies, body scanning to determine muscle mass andindividual body rotational flex points, mapping and understanding eachplayers individual optimal balance to enhance and increase performancepotential in a game play. In one embodiment, a video demonstration maybe used to learn the one or more key skills. Further, the players mayrequire one or more muscle memories of a specific leg (i.e., calf,quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The oneor more muscle memories may be used for increasing strength andflexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration and direction transition.In one embodiment, potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eyetargets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for training individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may includesimulation trainers that may start with a general-purpose game consoleinterchangeable with steering wheels, throttle, brake, and shifter.Further, advanced simulators may be an exact prototype of the automobilefunctioning in a motion simulator that duplicates yaw, pitch,acceleration, and sounds. Further, hundreds of scanned tracksinternationally may be available with mapped surfaces with surroundingenvironments and conditions. Further, vehicle options may include enginehorsepower (HP) output, tire selection and tire hardness/softnessstiction, suspension tunability, traction control, weather, temperature,humidity, day and night.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includea sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity of motion andvideo captured using one or more field cameras. In one embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, theone or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, a lightweight helmetshield camera and a body motion tracker system may work in conjunctionwith a synchronized clock for recording all individual event motioncombined with simultaneous on track vehicle location capture. Further,the helmet may be integrated with a communication module for enablingthe player and coach to have 1 on 1 personal training with synchronizedPOV video, communication and onboard telemetry, in the real time.

Further, one or more training systems may employ a simulator with anindividual track and a vehicle selection to practice at any pre-recordedtrack and with a specific vehicle. Further, pressure sensors may recordhand foot and body pressure exerted during any practice or race session.Further, simulations may provide drivers a safer and less expensive wayto practice driving and increase performance by learning to optimizecornering, breaking, and acceleration. In one embodiment, the helmet maybe integrated with a helmet motion tracker that may be used to know aprecise physical location of the driver/trainee. Further, the helmetmotion tracker may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee an exact position as the coach and the trainee may navigate eachturn and set up for a next turn based on timecodes synchronized to amaster clock. Further, the helmet may provide eye tracking to see wherethe trainee is looking at during an event. Such eye tracking may helpthe coach and the trainee to train on what is important and how to lookat a particular scenario as a trained participant. Further, a POVHolocam may allow the coach and the trainee to see what the players werelooking at on a racecourse. Further, a body scanner may allow the coachand the trainee to actually see what the coach and the trainee weredoing at the instant when the action was unfolding. Further,anticipation and action may be compared to a moment that is essential intraining each participant as to what to do and when to do. Additionally,when an error occurs, the body motion may be synchronized to the eventfor determining when the trainee did or did not execute a play or move.In one embodiment, an ability to project the coach to familiarizedrivers with a new racecourse. Further, the helmet may track thedriver's pupil to verify exactly where the drivers are looking at andhow often the drivers are looking at particular information, gauges,other drivers, surroundings and track.

Further, a vehicle position relative to the track and other vehicles onthe course may be tracked. Further, a body position of the driver, handsof the driver, and feet of the driver, may be tracked. In oneembodiment, footbed sensors may be used to indicate pressure on ball,midfoot and heel. Further, the footbed sensors may tell the wearer andthe coach regarding balance of the wearer and body pressure exerted atevery motion. Further, a communication may be synchronized for any eventto know what was said and when between the coach and teammate or driver.Further, telemetry or actuation on a steering wheel or a feedbacksteering wheel, brakes and shifting, may be tracked for training theplayers/trainees.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachdriver, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and driver performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of the vehicle anda physical body motion with a video of the action. Therefore,synchronized motion analysis, telemetry and video may make the analysisof action more obvious and easier to critique from the coach and theplayers point of view. In one embodiment, equipment such as Go Pro,RacePac, or Holley, may provide components of metadata set.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the players. In one embodiment, a lightweight helmet orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection. Further, the lightweighthelmet or headgear may be integrated with a communication module forenhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, other equipment such asheadgear elbow pads, knee pads, and shoes with footbed sensors, may beintegrated with transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the drivers offensive and defensive moves relative toeach play to see how the player reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on the particular play. Further, handbed sensors, neck bed sensors, body bed sensors, and footbed sensors maytrack each players weight distribution throughout the play. In oneembodiment, timecode may be used to synchronize each play so that motionand weight distribution of each player may be captured during the play.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic locations alonga side of the track in conjunction with body sensors. Such placement ofthe one or more cameras may provide each coach, trainer and player witha highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume of action videoand motion images. Further, a large-scale volume rendering of themotion/video may accurately render the interplay of all players anywhereon the field resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player andthe play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or race. Further, reference video or students'past recordings may provide a progressive and graduated learning curveof the reference to track what the player did each time to see how theplayer truly progresses. In one embodiment, additional metadata mayinclude air pressure, air temperature, wind speed and direction, tiretraction and friction meters including where rubber build up on thetrack is located.

Each driver may focus on and rehearse specific tracks and cornerswithout actual racers on the track. Further, driving and recorded videopractice may be rendered with individually selected ghost team-membersand potential offensive players on the field. Further, each team membermay focus on specific plays that may be practiced without actual playerson the field. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to theteams approved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent thatruns specific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may besustained on a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorlyrehearsed team members may be reduced as holographic teammates mayrepeat the practice. Further, each coach and the driver may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse,refine training, and game strategy using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and sanctioned competition. The individual metrics may becompleted events, acceleration, braking, strategies including acomprehensive physiological record of the players stamina and time onthe track. Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and aspecific direction of attention during the play may be used to optimizestrategic driver awareness. Further, when a driver starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the driver may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachdriver/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the driver did rightand wrong, so they may have greater confidence in their actions and whatthe driver was doing wrong so that the driver may quickly identify,stop, or change bad habits and begin to improve training methodology toquickly advance ability in the sport.

Motorcycle Road Racing and Motocross

For Motorcycle racing and Motocross, the players may require training inone or more key skills to prepare physically and mentally beforeparticipating in any session. The one or more key skills may include,but not limited to, training for rider's endurance, a corner set up andexit strategy, balance with braking and acceleration, passing strategy,drafting strategy, how to strategize for each race and understand theother competitors, road course memorization, and lean other riders andteam strategies. In one embodiment, a body scanning may be performed todetermine muscle mass and individual body rotational flex points.Further, the one or more key skills may include mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential in a game play. In one embodiment, keyinterior and abductors/adductors may be used for anterior hip flexors,fore arms and shoulders for muscle memory training. Further, ballet barsmay be used for slow and fast twitch muscles. In one embodiment, a videodemonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills. Further,the players may require one or more muscle memories of a specific leg(i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), tobuild. The one or more muscle memories may be used for increasingstrength and flexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration anddirection transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may be decodedby monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, one or more things may be required for training individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may includemotorsports simulations that may be provided in a 20′×20′ room equippedwith walls with rear projection screens to display racecourse. Further,a motorcycle simulator may be used to train the rider on the equipmentand familiarize the rider with different racecourses, andriding-cornering techniques. Further, a hydraulic motorcycle stand, avideo display, and a static motorcycle trainer with spring assist, maybe used.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includean AR helmet, track telemetry sensors on clutch and brake, bodypositioning trackers, tank pad sensors, body sensors, bike cameras, andcorner cameras. In an example, a granularity of motion and video of theriders may be captured using one or more field cameras. In oneembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least 1. In anotherembodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more 20. Further, ahelmet may be equipped with a camera and a body motion tracker that workin conjunction with a synchronized clock for recording all simultaneousplayer motion capture and individual video overlay combiningthree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the rider and motobike trajectory may be tracked to display thedriving path for driving and training.

Further, one or more training systems may employ a simulator with anindividual track and a vehicle selection to practice at any pre-recordedtrack and with a specific vehicle. Further, pressure sensors may recordhand foot and body pressure exerted during any practice or race session.Further, simulations may provide riders a safer and less expensive wayto practice driving and increase performance by learning to optimizecornering, breaking, and acceleration. In one embodiment, each event andall equipment may be synchronized to track action by time code thatidentifies where each rider may be located on the track, what was thephysical state of readiness or anticipation the riders were making forthe shift after each corner or pass/overtake.

Further, the helmet may be integrated with a helmet motion tracker thatmay be used to know a precise physical location of the rider/trainee.Further, the helmet motion tracker may enable the coach and trainee tobetter perceive and see an exact position as the coach and the traineemay navigate each turn and set up for a next turn based on timecodessynchronized to a master clock. Further, the helmet may provide eyetracking to see where the trainee is looking at during an event. Sucheye tracking may help the coach and the trainee to train on what isimportant and how to look at a particular scenario as a trainedparticipant. Further, a POV Holocam may allow the coach and the traineeto see what the players were looking at on a racecourse. Further, a bodyscanner may allow the coach and the trainee to actually see what thecoach and the trainee were doing at the instant when the action wasunfolding. Further, anticipation and action may be compared to a momentthat is essential in training each participant as to what to do and whento do. Additionally, when an error occurs, the body motion may besynchronized to the event for determining when the trainee did or didnot execute a play or move. In one embodiment, an ability to project thecoach to familiarize riders with a new racecourse. Further, the helmetmay track the rider's pupil to verify exactly where the riders arelooking at and how often the riders are looking at particularinformation, gauges, other riders, surroundings and track.

Further, one or more things such as braking, shifting, clutchingthrottle, body position, track position and braking markers and trackline apexes, eye focus and location of focus, may be tracked. Further, avehicle position relative to the track and other vehicles on the coursemay be tracked. Further, a body position of the rider, hands of therider, and feet of the rider, may be tracked. Further, a communicationlink between the coach and the riders may be maintained. Further, anytelemetry or actuation on a steering wheel or a feedback steering wheel,brakes and shifting, may be tracked for training the riders.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR overlay may depict real-time overlay of the geography anda best line for an experience level. Further, the teammates and aselective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 to many) may be in metered anddirect communication with each other during a practice and a competitiveplay. Such type of the group thinking may result in updating individualstrategy and team strategy, and thereby increasing the performance andstrategic potential of the individual and the team. Further, one or moreprotective gears may be used for protection of the riders. In oneembodiment, helmets, riding suits knee puck sensor, hand grip sensors onhandlebars, tank knee grip pads, knee pads, and footbed sensors, may beused.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a full body motion capture system may includea footbed sensor to track each players weight distribution (i.e., ball,mid-foot, heel) throughout the entire practice. Such system may enablethe rider to set a proper body position and understand how to bestachieve traction.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic locations alonga side of the track in conjunction with body sensors. Such placement ofthe one or more cameras may provide each coach, trainer and player witha highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume of action videoand motion images. Further, a large-scale volume rendering of themotion/video may accurately render the interplay of all players anywhereon the field resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player andthe play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be applied. The synchronizedvolume/motion video may be timecode synched with the foot sensors andthe motion capture headgears which may render all visual and physicalmotion during a practice or race. Further, reference video or students'past recordings may provide a progressive and graduated learning curveof the reference to track what the player did each time to see how theplayer truly progresses. Such training may give a new racer a skill setbefore the racer put themselves at risk and immediate feedback forimmediate adjustments.

Each rider may focus on and rehearse specific tracks and corners withoutactual racers on the track. Further, driving and recorded video practicemay be rendered with individually selected ghost team-members andpotential offensive players on the field. Further, each team member mayfocus on specific plays that may be practiced without actual players onthe field. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each coach and the rider may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the maneuver. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each rider and coach to rehearse, refinetraining, and riding strategy using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and sanctioned competition. The individual metrics may becompleted events, acceleration, braking, strategies including acomprehensive physiological record of the rider's stamina and time onthe track. Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and aspecific direction of attention during the play may be used to optimizestrategic rider awareness. Further, when a rider starts training orattempts to learn a new maneuver, then the rider may know exactly whatto concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachrider/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the rider did right andwrong, so they may have greater confidence in their actions and what therider was doing wrong so that they may quickly identify, stop, or changebad habits and begin to improve training methodology to quickly advanceability in the sport. Each individual may get to tailor the logisticsthat applied by engineered algorithm and training regimens. Further, anyriding equipment may be specially tuned for each rider.

BMX or Road Bicycling

In Bicycling Motocross (BMX), riders may require training in one or morekey skills to prepare physically and mentally before participating inany session. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,training for the rider's endurance, corner set up and exit strategy,balance with braking and acceleration, passing strategy, draftingstrategy, how to strategize for each race and understand the othercompetitors, lean other riders and team strategies, road coursememorization, body scanning to determine muscle mass and individual bodyrotational flex points, mapping and understanding each player individualoptimal balance to enhance and increase performance potential in a gameplay. In one embodiment, a video demonstration may be used to learn theone or more key skills. Further, the riders may require one or moremuscle memories of a specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the riders.

It should be noted that BMX cycling simulations may be provided in a20′×20′ room equipped with walls with rear projection screens to displayany road or racecourse. Further, bike simulators may be used to trainthe rider and familiarize the rider with different racecourses, braking,gear change, drafting, pacing and cornering techniques.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includean AR helmet worn by the rider. In an example, highly granular motionand video of the riders may be captured using one or more field cameras.In one embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least 1. Inanother embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more 20.Further, a helmet may be equipped with a camera and a body motiontracker that work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall simultaneous player motion capture and individual video overlaycombining three-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actualmotion video. Further, the rider and motobike trajectory may be trackedto display the driving path for driving and training.

Further, one or more training systems may employ a simulator with anindividual track and a vehicle selection to practice at any pre-recordedtrack and with a specific vehicle. Further, pressure sensors may recordhand foot and body pressure exerted during any practice or race session.Further, simulations may provide riders a safer and less expensive wayto practice driving and increase performance by learning to optimizecornering, breaking, and acceleration. In one embodiment, each event andall equipment may be synchronized to track action by time code thatidentifies where each rider may be located on the track, what was thephysical state of readiness or anticipation the riders were making forthe shift after each corner or pass/overtake.

Further, the helmet may be integrated with a helmet motion tracker thatmay be used to know a precise physical location of the rider/trainee.Further, the helmet motion tracker may enable the coach and trainee tobetter perceive and see an exact position as the coach and the traineemay navigate each turn and set up for a next turn based on timecodessynchronized to a master clock. Further, the helmet may provide eyetracking to see where the trainee is looking at during an event. Sucheye tracking may help the coach and the trainee to train on what isimportant and how to look at a particular scenario as a trainedparticipant. Further, a POV Holocam may allow the coach and the traineeto see what the players were looking at on a racecourse. Further, a bodyscanner may allow the coach and the trainee to actually see what thecoach and the trainee were doing at the instant when the action wasunfolding. Further, anticipation and action may be compared to a momentthat is essential in training each participant as to what to do and whento do. Additionally, when an error occurs, the body motion may besynchronized to the event for determining when the trainee did or didnot execute a play or move. In one embodiment, an ability to project thecoach to familiarize riders with a new racecourse. Further, the helmetmay track the rider's pupil to verify exactly where the riders arelooking at and how often the riders are looking at particularinformation, gauges, other riders, surroundings and track.

Further, a vehicle position relative to the track and other vehicles onthe course may be tracked. Further, a body position of the rider, handsof the rider, and feet of the rider, may be tracked. Further, an eyelocation during any action, the communication may be synchronized forany event to know what and when was said between the coach and therider. In one embodiment, telemetry or actuation on the steering wheelor feedback steering wheel, brakes and shifting may be tracked fortraining.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the riders. In one embodiment, helmets, riding suits kneepuck sensor, hand grip sensors on handlebars, tank knee grip pads, kneepads, and footbed sensors, may be used for the protection of the riders.

In one embodiment, the riders may wear mocap suit for recordingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the players isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a full body motion capture system may includea footbed sensor to track each players weight distribution (i.e., ball,mid-foot, heel) throughout the entire practice. Such system may enablethe rider to set a proper body position and understand how to bestachieve traction.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic locations alonga side of the track in conjunction with body sensors. Such placement ofthe one or more cameras may provide each coach, trainer and player witha highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume of action videoand motion images. Further, a large-scale volume rendering of themotion/video may accurately render the interplay of all players anywhereon the field resulting in an unparalleled view of how each player andthe play is executed. In one embodiment, a new racer may be trained bydemonstrating the skill or precise playback of the attempt helps toidentify more precisely what the new racer did. Further, a new skill setmay be demonstrated before the riders put themselves at risk orproviding immediate feedback (i.e., an instant replay) for immediateadjustments. Further, reference video or students' past recordings mayprovide a progressive and graduated learning curve of the reference totrack what the player did each time to see how the player trulyprogresses. Such training may give a new racer a skill set before theracer put themselves at risk and immediate feedback for immediateadjustments.

Each rider may focus on and rehearse specific tracks and corners withoutactual racers on the track. Further, driving and recorded video practicemay be rendered with individually selected ghost team-members andpotential offensive players on the field. Further, each team member mayfocus on specific plays that may be practiced without actual players onthe field. In one embodiment, the practice may be specific to the teamsapproved plays or to strategize new plays against an opponent that runsspecific routines. Further, the potential injuries that may be sustainedon a practice field with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsedteam members may be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat thepractice. Further, each coach and the rider may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse, refinetraining, and game strategy using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may be completedevents, acceleration, braking, strategies including a comprehensivephysiological record of the players stamina and time on the field.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to optimize strategicgame play awareness. Further, when a player starts training or attemptsto learn a new maneuver, then the player may know exactly what toconcentrate and work on to progress more rapidly and with morecertainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised as eachplayer/trainee has more certainty of exactly what the players did rightand wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in the movesand what the players were doing wrong so that the players may quicklystop or change bad habits and begin to improve the training methodologyto quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Martial Arts

For the karate, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,body awareness of an opponent, how to balance and block attacks from anopponent, how to punch, kick and deflect all offensive moves, how toflow from one move to another, how to transition from one move toanother, how to determine options for overcoming the opponent, and/ormapping and understanding each player individual optimal balance toenhance and increase performance potential in a game play. It should benoted that demonstrations and determining options for overcoming theopponent may be seen in the wearable glasses. In one embodiment, a videodemonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills. In oneembodiment, potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targetsand body positioning of the players. Further, a body scanning may beused to determine muscle mass and individual body rotational flexpoints. Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories ofa head, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm(i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more musclememories may be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. It should be notedthat training of the one or more muscle memories may create a total bodyunity i.e., all parts and limbs flow as one unit.

Further, one or more things may be required for training individualskills to the players off the field. The one or more things may include,but not limited to, a Martial Combat simulation room. The Martial Combatsimulation room may be at least 20′×20′ or 40′×40′ equipped withmultiple video cameras and an AR motion capture to analyze participantsability and moves. Further, recorded motion videos may be used to trainstudents/trainees by enabling playback of any practice motion orcombined moves video for analysis and training. Further, each event andall equipment may be synchronized to track action by timecode thatidentifies where each martial artist is located on the mat, what was thephysical state of readiness or anticipation the martial artist weremaking for the shift after the attack.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field and/or on the field. The one or more technologies may includeone or more cameras for capturing a granularity of motion and video. Inone embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be at least 1. Inanother embodiment, the one or more field cameras may be more 20.Further, a Helmet camera and a body motion tracker system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock to synchronize all equipment forcapturing a simultaneous player motion and individual video. Further,the Martial arts training may include a projected player with anaccurate motion recording to display exactly how a player moves duringeach competition or event. Further, the martial arts training mayinclude an attire such as bare feet and training slippers or shoes.Further, the one or more technologies may follow body motion with a gridoverlay to see where the move was and what is correct or incorrect. Itshould be noted that each move may be shown with a tracking line to seeexactly the trajectory of the weapon, hand, and/or foot.

Further, a hat/headgear may be integrated with a body motion tracker andcameras. In one embodiment, the cameras may be integrated in combatkimono or Gi. The cameras may provide synchronized body motion and eachplayers point of view of what the players see. Further, one or morephysical locations may be calculated relative to all other players andthe ball. Each player may be tracked and viewed after the practice tosee exactly how the players reacted and what the players may have donedifferently. It should be noted that a hat/headgear may be light weight.

Further, body motion, feet and hands, limbs, and weapons may be criticalto monitor the event and the action. Further, martial art weapons may beequipped with tracking and acceleration measuring devices to track thetrajectory or accuracy of any move. Further, footbed sensors may be usedto indicate pressure on ball, midfoot and heel. Further, the footbedsensor may tell the wearer and the coach regarding balance and bodypressure exerted at every motion. Further, gloves may be used to sensethe power of any punch.

Further, a remote coaching and data collection may be feasible usingholographic data (“holodata”) telemetry, video or live motion capturefeed that may be directed to a secure online address. It should be notedthat individuals competing may be tracked in conjunction with all othermonitored players. Further, videos with motion capture overlay may bedisplayed in conjunction with audio 2-way communication between coachand wearer (i.e., players) in the real time. Additionally, multipleplayers may be added to the communication console to enable teamcoaching vs 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with a video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the players point of view. It should be noted that AR weaponstraining may enable the student/trainee to fight an opponent withprecision attacks and playback review.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, remote coaching may require an external speaker andmicrophone to keep earphone and other equipment from inuring thetrainees.

Further, one or more protective gears may be used for protection of theplayers. In one embodiment, lightweight hats may be offered for wearerprotection. Further, the lightweight hats may be integrated with acommunication module for enhanced data tracking and coaching. Further,other equipment such as headgear elbow pads, knee pads, and shoes withfootbed sensors, headgears, shin guards, gloves, chest protectors, maybe integrated with transmitting devices. In one embodiment, eachparticipant may record an event or practice and playback in slow motionor freeze frames of moves or practice that needs to be studied andreviewed by a live or remote coach.

Further, a body position and a body position of the competitors may beimportant in analyzing each body move and how to counter the opponentattacks. Further, reference videos or students' past recordings mayprovide a progressive and graduated learning curve of reference to trackwhat the player did each time to see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a trainee may be able to visualize and adjust bodyalignment and rehearse fluid body motion which minimizes injuries.Further, the trainee may be able to know how to practice correctly andminimizing any potential injury practicing on an opponent. Further,video recording during a training practice may be rendered in the realtime to present video with maquette skeletal overlay. In one embodiment,the training and the recorded video practice may be rendered withindividually selected ghost team-members and potential offensive playerson the field. Further, each team member may focus on specific plays thatmay be practiced without actual players on the field. In one embodiment,the practice may be specific to the teams approved plays or tostrategize new plays against an opponent that runs specific routines.Further, the potential injuries that may be sustained on a practicefield with inexperienced or error prone poorly rehearsed team membersmay be reduced as holographic teammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the fighters may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, each individual may get to tailor the logistics thatis applied by engineered algorithm and training regimens. Further, anyof the equipment and the body may be specially tuned for each player.Further, when a player starts training or attempts to learn a newmaneuver, then the player may know exactly what to concentrate and workon to progress more rapidly and with more certainty. Further, theindividual metrics may be raised as each player/trainee has morecertainty of exactly what the players did right and wrong so that theplayers may have greater confidence in the moves and what the playerswere doing wrong so that the players may quickly stop or change badhabits and begin to improve the training methodology to quickly advancethe ability in the sport.

Ice Hockey

For the Ice Hockey, skaters may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, howto stride, stop and skate forward and backward, stick and puck control,blocking, and anticipation of puck position during a play, body scanningto determine muscle mass and individual body rotational flex points,mapping and understanding each skater individual optimal balance toenhance and increase performance potential in a game play. In oneembodiment, a video demonstration may be used to learn the one or morekey skills. Further, the skaters may require one or more muscle memoriesof a specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), or an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps,core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memories may be used forincreasing strength and flexibility to benefit endurance, accelerationand direction transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may bedecoded by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the skaters.

Further, the ice hockey may be simulated on a material such asTeflon/polycarbonate ice sheet. It should be noted that simulated icesheet material may be slightly less slick than ice, which requiresgreater effort and higher precision. Further, the trainees may requirehigher concentration while performing on the simulated rink. Suchtraining may give trainees a higher proficiency when the skaters are onice. Further, off-ice training may be conducted on a 5′+ wide motorizedTeflon treadmill or conveyor belt. The treadmill may be regulated with aspeed control to modulate skating speed. Such usage of the conveyor beltmay be very effective as the coach may observe trainees skating motionwithout having to skate alongside or backwards and may remain stationarywhile talking directly to the trainees. Additionally, the skaters mayhave less exposure to personal injuries on a treadmill. Further, thesimulated ice may be equipped with video cameras and motion captureequipment to enable repeatable, highly accurate coaching in ananalytically controlled and monitored space. Further, the trainees mayincrease the ice hockey skills by practicing on skating stride,acceleration, backward skating, advanced footwork, stick control, andpuck control.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the skaters offthe ice and/or on the ice. The one or more technologies may include asanctioned competition play vs training, granularity of motion and videomay be captured using one or more rink cameras. In one embodiment, theone or more rink cameras may be at least 1. It should be noted thatregulation rink dimensions may be 85′×200′. Further, a Helmet camera andHoloscan body motion tracker system may work in conjunction with asynchronized clock for all predetermined plays combined withsimultaneous player motion capture and individual video. The individualvideo overlay may combine a three-dimensional (3D) motion capture fileswith an actual motion video. Further, the helmet may be integrated withan iris tracking system to analyze the focus and attention of eachplayer as game play progresses. It should be noted that each event andall equipment may be synchronized to track action by timecodes thatidentify where each player is located on the ice, what was the physicalstate of readiness or anticipation the skaters were making for the shiftafter the play.

Such method may be effective for skaters as well as coaches. In oneembodiment, the training may be truly individualized for a coach to seewhat the player does on the ice hockey rink. In another embodiment, atrainee/skater may slow down the action and check exactly what occurredduring the practice or game.

Further, the helmet or cap may be integrated with a motion tracker and aposition tracker to know a precise physical location of the trainees asthey skate on the ice. Such integration may enable the coach and traineeto better perceive and see their body positions while navigating eachturn and set up for the next turn or move based on timecode synchronizedto a master clock. Further, the helmet may provide eye tracking featureto see what the player is looking at during an event. Such feature mayhelp the coach and the player to train on what is important and how tolook at a particular scenario as a trained participant. Further, a pointof view Holocam may allow the coach and trainee to see just what theplayers was looking at on the course to help the players focus ontraining and at a specific and synchronized moment during the training.Further, a body scanner may allow the trainers to actually see what theskaters were doing at the instant the action was unfolding.Additionally, when an error occurs the body motion of the trainee/skatermay be synchronized to the event in order to check when the trainee didor did not go or execute a play or move. Further, the helmet may trackthe rider's pupil to verify exactly what the rider is looking at and howoften the rider looks at particular information, gauges, other riders,and surroundings.

Further, an object tracking may be used to follow the puck, tracked viatransponders and video object recognition. Video object recognition mayenable monitoring of a game play velocity, trajectory, passing targets,goals and errors. Further, one or more headgears may be connected to amobile device (i.e., iPhone or Android device) to capture video frompersonally worn cameras displaying wearers POV, sensors track individualbody motion to monitor arms, legs, upper torso, and/or feet. Further,footbed sensors may be used to indicate pressure on a ball, midfoot andheel. The footbed sensors may indicate correct body position to theskater and the coach regarding balance and body pressure exerted atevery motion of the skater's reaction.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the rink may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored skaters. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each skater, coach, and spectator. Further, a video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the skater in the real time.Additionally, multiple skaters may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachskater, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and skater performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the skater's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringa practice and a competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy, and therebyincreasing the performance and strategic potential of the individual andthe team. Further, one or more protective gears may be used forprotection of the skaters. In one embodiment, a lightweight helmet orheadgear may be offered for wearer protection and communicationintegration for enhanced data tracking and coaching. Further, equipmentsuch as, but not limited to, headgear elbow pads, knee pads, and shoesmay be integrated with transmitting devices.

In one embodiment, the skaters may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the skater's offensive and defensive moves relativeto each play to see how the skater reads and readies for anoffensive/defensive maneuver based on a particular play. Further, thefootbed sensors may track each skaters weight distribution throughoutthe play. Further, gloves with location sensors may be used to trackstick position rotation and stroke power. In another embodiment, thetimecode may be used to synchronize each play so that motion and weightdistribution of each skater may be captured during the play foranalytical review.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the rink in conjunction with body sensors,may provide each coach, trainer and skater with a highly accurate recordof UHDPV synchronized volume of action video and motion images. Further,a large-scale volume rendering of motion/video may accurately render theinterplay of all skaters anywhere on the ice resulting in anunparalleled view of how each skater and the play is executed. In analternate embodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may bestudied and applied. The synchronized volume/motion video may betimecode synched with the foot sensors and the motion capture headgearswhich may render all visual and physical motion during a practice ortournament.

In one embodiment, the video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableskater to consider a new or specific move. Further, a masterthree-dimensional (3D) file and a view for each skater wearing ARheadgears may broadcast and display the skater's field of view, duringpractice without exposing the skater to potential injuries. Further,each team member may focus on specific plays that may be practicedwithout actual skaters on the field. In one embodiment, the practice maybe specific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new playsagainst an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, potentialinjuries that may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced orerror prone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice. Further, each one of the coaches andthe team members may replay and rehearse the motion moves and/or reviewother players or team videos to strategically coordinate and synchronizethe plays. It should be noted that each practice event may allow eachskater and coach to rehearse and refine training and game strategy,using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and tournament play. The individual metrics may includecompleted passes, errors, advanced opportunities and unsuccessfulattempts, including a comprehensive physiological record of the playersstamina, time on the field, acceleration, play performance metrics,impacts, successful penetration of an offensive play, or defensivesuccess on an opposing play. Further, additional metrics such as retinaltracking and a specific direction of attention during the play may beused to help optimize strategic game play awareness. Further, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player/trainee has more certainty of exactly what theplayers did right and wrong so that the players may have greaterconfidence in the moves and what the players were doing wrong so thatthe players may quickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improvethe training methodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Figure Skating

In the Figure Skating, the skaters may require training in one or morekey skills for one or more stages. In a first stage, the skaters mayrequire the one or more key skills such as sit/stand on and off Ice,march in place, march forward 10 steps, march and glide, and/or dip. Ina second stage, the skaters may require the one or more key skills suchas arch and Glide, dip-moving, back walk 6 steps, back wiggles 6 in arow, forward swizzles 3 in a row, snowplow, and/or two-foot hop. In athird stage, the skaters may require the one or more key skills such asskating 10 strides, glide L and R, forward swizzles 6 in a row, backwardswizzles 3 in a row, forward snowplow stop, two-foot hop, forwardskating 10 strides, forward 1-foot glide, forward swizzle 6 in a row,backward swizzle 3 in a row, forward snow plow stop two feet, and/orcurves. In a fourth stage, the skaters may require the one or more keyskills such as Forward skating, backward two-foot glide, backwardswizzles 6 in a row, rocking horse 1 forward-1 backward swizzle-twice,two-foot turns forward/backward in place, and/or two-foot hop.

In a first basic stage, the skater may require the one or more keyskills such as sit and stand on ice, march forward, forward two-footglide, dip, forward swizzles 8 in a row, backward swizzles 8 in a row,beginning snowplow, and/or two-foot hop. In a second basic stage, theskaters may require the one or more key skills such as scooter pushesleft and right, forward one-foot glide left and right, backward two-footglide, forward swizzle-1, backward swizzle, backward swizzle 6 in a row,two-foot turns from forward to backward in place clockwise andcounterclockwise, moving snowplow stop, and/or curves. In a third basicstage, the skaters may require the one or more key skills such asforward stroking, forward half-swizzle pumps on a circle 8 consecutiveclockwise and counterclockwise, moving forward to backward two-footturns on a circle (i.e., clockwise and counterclockwise), beginningbackward one-foot glides-with balance, backward snowplow stop right andleft, forward slalom forward pivots clockwise and counterclockwise.

The one or more muscle memories may include a specific leg (i.e., calf,quad), an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), a frontal planemuscle groups targeted for increased strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition, and decoding potentialpasses by monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the skaters.Further, ice figure skating may be simulated on a material such asTeflon/polycarbonate ice sheet. It should be noted that the material maybe placed as interlocking squares or on a 3′+ wide motorized conveyorbelt. The conveyor belt may be regulated with a speed control tomodulate skating speed. Further, the simulated ice may be equipped withvideo cameras and motion capture equipment to enable highly accuratecoaching in an analytically controlled and monitored space. Further,skating stride, acceleration, backward skating edge control, stickcontrol, and puck control, may be used for training the skaters off thefield.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the skaters offthe rink and/or on the rink. The one or more technologies may include asanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity of motion andvideo may be captured using one or more rink cameras. In one embodiment,the one or more field cameras may be at least 1. It should be noted thatregulation rink dimensions may be 85′×200′. Further, a Helmet camera andHoloscan body motion tracker system may work in conjunction with asynchronized clock for all predetermined plays combined withsimultaneous player motion capture and individual video. The individualvideo overlay may combine a three-dimensional (3D) motion capture fileswith an actual motion video.

Further, the helmet or Cap may be integrated with a motion tracker and aposition tracker to know a precise physical location of the trainees.Such integration may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee the position as the coach navigates each turn and set up for thenext turn based on timecode synchronized to a master clock. Further, thehelmet may provide eye tracking feature to see what the player islooking at during an event. Such feature may help the coach and theplayer to train on what is important and how to look at a particularscenario as a trained participant. Further, a point of view Holocam mayallow the coach and trainee to see just what the players was looking aton the course to help the players focus on training and at a specificand synchronized moment during the training. Further, a body scanner mayallow the trainers to actually see what the skaters were doing at theinstant the action was unfolding. Additionally, when an error occurs thebody motion of the trainee/skater may be synchronized to the event inorder to check when the trainee did or did not go or execute a play ormove. Further, the helmet may track the rider's pupil to verify exactlywhat the rider is looking at and how often the rider looks at particularinformation, gauges, other riders, and surroundings.

Further, an object tracking may be used to follow the puck, tracked viatransponders and video object recognition. The video object recognitionmay enable monitoring of a game play velocity, trajectory, passingtargets, goals and errors. Further, one or more headgears may beconnected to a mobile device (i.e., iPhone or Android device) to capturevideo from personally worn cameras displaying wearers POV, sensors trackindividual body motion to monitor arms, legs, upper torso, and/or feet.Further, footbed sensors may be used to indicate pressure on ball,midfoot and heel. The footbed sensors may tell the skater and the coachregarding balance and body pressure exerted at every motion of theskaters.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the rink may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored skaters. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each skater, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the skater in the real time.Additionally, multiple skaters may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachskater, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and skater performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the skater's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual. In one embodiment, a lightweight hat orheadgear may be used for wearer protection. Further, an equipment may belight weight and intended to broadcast video POV and display AR imagesfor ghost training. It should be noted that real-time local and remotecoaching may be enhanced with video and audio communication.

In one embodiment, the skaters may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the skater's offensive and defensive moves relativeto each consecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track eachskaters weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout theentire play or practice session. Further, conventional video recordingfor training may require the coach to remember or isolate each specificmove and attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any skater motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, a placement of one or more cameras at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the rink in conjunction with body sensors,may provide each coach, trainer and skater with a highly accurate recordof UHDPV synchronized volume of action video and motion images. Further,a large-scale volume rendering of motion/video may accurately render theinterplay of all skaters anywhere on the ice resulting in anunparalleled view of how each skater and the play is executed. In analternate embodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may bestudied and applied. The synchronized volume/motion video may betimecode synched with the foot sensors and the motion capture headgearswhich may render all visual and physical motion during a practice orcompetition.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableskater to consider a new or specific move. Further, a masterthree-dimensional (3D) file and a view for each skater wearing ARheadgears may broadcast and display the skater's field of view, duringpractice without exposing the wearer to potential injuries. Further,each team member may focus on specific plays that may be practicedwithout actual skaters on the field. In one embodiment, the practice maybe specific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new playsagainst an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potentialinjuries that may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced orerror prone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice. Further, coaching for the figureskating may be a personal sport, however dancing and professionalchoreography for ice shows may enhance the practice and trainingelements of an Ice show.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each skater and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. The individual metrics mayinclude completed attempts, successful attempts, unsuccessful attemptsmay be reviewed, including a comprehensive physiological record of theplayers stamina, time on the ice, acceleration, practice performancemetrics, impacts, successful progress and recording of personal goals.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to optimize strategicgame focus. Further, when a skater starts training or attempts to learna new maneuver, then the skater may know exactly what to concentrate andwork on to progress more rapidly and with more certainty. Further, theindividual metrics may be raised as each skater/player/trainee has morecertainty of exactly what the skaters did right and wrong so that theskaters may have greater confidence in the moves and what the skaterswere doing wrong so that the skaters may quickly stop or change badhabits and begin to improve the training methodology to quickly advancethe ability in the sport.

Snow Skiing

For snow skiing, the skiers may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, howto carve and turn, lateral acceleration, lateral projection, navigategates, ruts and bumps, skating, pole plants, reading ahead to next turnand anticipation, body scanning to determine muscle mass and individualbody rotational flex points, mapping and understanding each skaterindividual optimal balance to enhance and increase performance potentialin a game play. Further, the skaters may require one or more musclememories of a head, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad),and an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one ormore muscle memories may be used for increasing strength and flexibilityto benefit endurance, acceleration and direction transition. It shouldbe noted that training of the one or more muscle memories may create atotal body unity i.e., all parts and limbs flow as one unit. In oneembodiment, a video demonstration may be used to learn the one or morekey skills. In one embodiment, potential passes may be decoded bymonitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, the snow skiing may be simulated on a material such asTeflon/polycarbonate ice sheet. It should be noted that the material maybe rotated on 15′+ wide motorized conveyor belt. The conveyor belt maybe regulated with a speed control to modulate skating speed. Further,the simulated snow may be equipped with video cameras and motion captureequipment to enable highly accurate coaching in an analyticallycontrolled and monitored space. Further, skating stride, acceleration,edge changes, and gliding, may be practiced with reduced injury.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the skiers offthe slopes and/or on the slopes. The one or more technologies mayinclude a sanctioned competition play vs training, a granularity ofmotion and video may be captured using one or more slope cameras. In oneembodiment, the one or more slope cameras may be at least 1. In anotherembodiment, the one or more slope cameras may be more than 20. Further,a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion tracker system may work inconjunction with a synchronized clock for all predetermined playscombined with simultaneous player motion capture and individual video.The individual video overlay may combine a three-dimensional (3D) motioncapture files with an actual motion video.

Further, the helmet may be integrated with a motion tracker and aposition tracker to know a precise physical location of the trainees.Such integration may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee the position as the coach navigates each turn and set up for thenext turn based on timecode synchronized to a master clock. Further, thehelmet may provide eye tracking feature to see what the skier is lookingat during an event. Such feature may help the coach and the skier totrain on what is important and how to look at a particular scenario as atrained participant. Further, a point of view Holocam may allow thecoach and trainee to see just what the skier was looking at on thecourse to help the skier focus on training and at a specific andsynchronized moment during the training. Further, a body scanner mayallow the trainers to actually see what the skiers were doing at theinstant the action was unfolding. Additionally, when an error occurs thebody motion of the trainee/skier may be synchronized to the event inorder to check when the trainee did or did not go or execute a run orroutine. Further, the helmet may track the skier's pupil to verifyexactly what the skier is focusing on and how often the skier looks atparticular information, metrics, other skiers, and surroundings.

Further, an object tracking may be used to follow the skier's body,legs, and arms motion during a practice session and competition.Further, one or more headgears may be connected to a mobile device(e.g., iPhone or Android device) to capture video from personally worncameras displaying wearers POV, sensors track individual body motion tomonitor arms, legs, upper torso, and/or feet. Further, footbed sensorsmay be used to indicate pressure on ball, midfoot and heel. The footbedsensors may tell the skater and the coach regarding balance and bodypressure exerted at every motion of the skaters.

Further, remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the rink may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored skaters. Further, AR may provide a motion analytic view of thegame to each skater, coach, and spectator. Further, video with motioncapture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the skater in the real time.Additionally, multiple skaters may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachskater, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and skater performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the skater's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such group thinking may result inupdating individual strategy and team strategy towards each compulsorymove, and thereby increasing the performance and strategic potential ofthe individual. In one embodiment, lightweight headgear may be used forwearer protection. Further, equipment may be light weight and intendedto broadcast video POV and display AR images for ghost training. Itshould be noted that real-time local and remote coaching may be enhancedwith video and audio communication. In one embodiment, alpine,freestyle, and aerial skiing competition may be practiced and competedwith the helmet.

In one embodiment, the skaters may wear a mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the skater's offensive and defensive moves relativeto each consecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track eachskaters weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout theentire play or practice session. Further, conventional video recordingfor training may require the coach to remember or isolate each specificmove and attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any skater motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, a placement of one or more cameras at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the rink in conjunction with body sensors,may provide each coach, trainer and skater with a highly accurate recordof UHDPV synchronized volume of action video and motion images. Further,a large-scale volume rendering of motion/video may accurately render theinterplay of all skaters anywhere on the ice resulting in anunparalleled view of how each skater and the play is executed. In analternate embodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may bestudied and applied. The synchronized volume/motion video may betimecode synched with the foot sensors and the motion capture headgearswhich may render all visual and physical motion during a practice orcompetition.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableskater to consider a new or specific move. Further, a masterthree-dimensional (3D) file and a view for each skater wearing ARheadgears may broadcast and display the skater's field of view, duringpractice without exposing the wearer to potential injuries. Further,each team member may focus on specific plays that may be practicedwithout actual skaters on the field. In one embodiment, the practice maybe specific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new playsagainst an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potentialinjuries that may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced orerror prone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice routine.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each skater and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. The individual metrics mayinclude completed attempts, successful attempts, unsuccessful attemptsmay be reviewed, including a comprehensive physiological record of theplayers stamina, time on the ice, acceleration, practice performancemetrics, impacts, successful progress and recording of personal goals.Further, additional metrics such as retinal tracking and a specificdirection of attention during the play may be used to optimize strategicgame focus. Further, when a skater starts training or attempts to learna new maneuver, then the skater may know exactly what to concentrate andwork on to progress more rapidly and with more certainty. Further, theindividual metrics may be raised as each skater/player/trainee has morecertainty of exactly what the skaters did right and wrong so that theskaters may have greater confidence in the moves and what the skaterswere doing wrong so that the skaters may quickly stop or change badhabits and begin to improve the training methodology to quickly advancethe ability in the sport.

Golf

For golf, the players may require training in one or more key skills toprepare physically and mentally before participating in any session. Theone or more key skills may include, but not limited to, how to place theball, club selection, swing execution, how to read the line on thegreen, chipping, driving, and putting. Body scanning to determine musclemass and individual body rotational flex points, and mapping andunderstanding each player's individual optimal balance can enhance andincrease performance potential during game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, the golf simulations may be provided in a Holosports practiceroom with dimensions of at least 20′×20′. The room may be equipped withwalls with rear projection screens to display any golf course, fairway,or hole. Further, when a ball may be hit, then a trajectory of the ballmay be simulated with a proper distance and landing in the rough or onthe fairway or green.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe course. The one or more technologies may include multiple camerasfor recording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion videosuch as how a drive put, or play is completed during each shot. Itshould be noted that a ball trajectory may be tracked to display theflight path and landing for future training.

Further, golf simulation and augmented training of a player may berecorded how a player drive, putted, read, and play a ball's positionduring each shot. Further, a real ball is teed, driven or putted to aspecific hole. In one embodiment, when driven the ball, the ball may hitdown the fairway and/or towards a hole. Such trajectory of the ball maybe mapped from origin and when the ball hits the back wall. Thereafter,the ball trajectory may be simulated to continue the flight toward theintended hole. For example, during a putt, the trajectory of the ballmay break left or right depending on the greens slope and cut. It shouldbe noted that each play may be repeated or play through the course tounderstand many aspects of the course.

Further, the helmet may be integrated with a motion tracker and aposition tracker to know a precise physical location of the trainees.Such integration may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee the position as the coach navigates each turn and set up for thenext turn based on timecode synchronized to a master clock. Further, thehelmet may provide eye tracking feature to see what the player islooking at during an event. Such feature may help the coach and theplayer to train on what is important and how to look at a particularscenario as a trained participant. Further, a point of view Holocam mayallow the coach and trainee to see just what the players was looking aton the course to help the players focus on training and at a specificand synchronized moment during the training. Further, a body scanner mayallow the trainers to actually see what the players were doing at theinstant the action was unfolding. Additionally, when an error occurs thebody motion of the player may be synchronized to the event in order tocheck when the trainee did or did not go or execute a play or move.

Further, a golf club tracking and ball contact transmitters may assistthe player to know exactly how and where to hit the ball. Further, anobject tracking may be used to follow the player's body, legs and armsmotion during a practice session and competition. Further, one or moreheadgears may be connected to a mobile device (i.e., iPhone or Androiddevice) to capture video from personally worn cameras displaying wearersPOV, sensors track individual body motion to monitor arms, legs, uppertorso, and/or feet. Further, footbed sensors may be used to indicatepressure on ball, midfoot and heel. The footbed sensors may tell theplayer and the coach regarding balance and body pressure exerted atevery motion of the players.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachgolfer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual. In one embodiment, the player's hats,clubs, and balls may have sensors or transmitters. Further, the footsensor may give the player and the coach a complete and highly accuraterendition of the players transfer of weight from the front, mid and backdistribution of the weight on left and right foot as well as thebalance, the players exhibit as the players swing and putt.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the golfer's isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track each playersweight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entireplay or practice session. Further, conventional video recording fortraining may require the coach to remember or isolate each specific moveand attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any player motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic (i.e., 10 yard)increments along a side of the tee, fairway, or green, in conjunctionwith body sensors. Such placement may provide each coach, trainer, andgolfer with a highly accurate record of UHDPV synchronized volume ofaction video and motion images. Further, a large-scale volume renderingof motion/video may accurately render the interplay of all playersanywhere on the ice resulting in an unparalleled view of how each playerand the play is executed. In an alternate embodiment, a new form ofanalytical training strategy may be studied and applied. Thesynchronized volume/motion video may be timecode synched with the footsensors and the motion capture headgears which may render all visual andphysical motion during a practice or competition.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enablegolfer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachone of the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse and refinetraining and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when agolfer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then thegolfer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each golfer has more certainty of exactly what the golfers didright and wrong so that the golfers may have greater confidence in themoves and what the golfers were doing wrong so that the golfers mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Baseball

For the baseball, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, howto properly swing a bat, hit the ball in a particular direction, run thebases, bunt, hit a fly ball, hit a line drive, slide, base runningstrategy, run the bases, keep an eye on the ball to discern the rotationas the ball leaves the pitchers hand, body scanning to determine musclemass and individual body rotational flex points, mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential in a game play. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, the baseball simulations may be provided in a 20′×20′ roomequipped with walls with rear projection screens to display any field orstadium. It should be noted that when the player hits the ball, then thetrajectory may be simulated with a proper distance and fielding.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.It should be noted that the trajectory of the ball may be tracked todisplay the flight path and landing for future training.

Further, the helmet may be integrated with a lightweight camera and bodymotion tracker that works in conjunction with a clock to synchronize allequipment for simultaneous player motion capture and individual video.Further, the golf training may include a projected player with accuratemotion recording to display exactly how a player moves during eachcompetition or event. Further, the baseball simulations may use a batequipped with a gimballed gyroscope to simulate the impact of the ballwhen the bat is swung. Further, a slow-motion pitch may be presented tothe batter to see the result of an off-speed pitch, curve ball, slider,knuckleball or fastball. Further, the slow-motion playback on the shieldof the helmet may enable the batter to read and prepare for the pitchand dial in the batting techniques as the speed is increased.

Further, the helmet or Cap may be integrated with a motion tracker and aposition tracker to know a precise physical location of the trainees.Such integration may enable the coach and trainee to better perceive andsee the position as the coach navigate each turn and set up for the nextturn based on timecode synchronized to a master clock. Further, thehelmet may provide eye tracking feature to see what the player islooking at during an event. Such feature may help the coach and theplayer to train on what is important and how to look at a particularscenario as a trained participant. Further, a point of view Holocam mayallow the coach and trainee to see just what the players was looking aton the course to help the players focus on training and at a specificand synchronized moment during the training. Further, a body scanner mayallow the trainers to actually see what the players were doing at theinstant the action was unfolding. Additionally, when an error occurs thebody motion of the trainee may be synchronized to the event in order tocheck when the trainee did or did not go or execute a play or move.

Further, a baseball tracking and ball contact transmitters may assistthe player to know exactly how and where to hit the ball. Further, anobject tracking may be used to follow the player's body, legs and armsmotion during a practice session and competition. Further, one or moreheadgears may be connected to a mobile device (i.e., iPhone or Androiddevice) to capture video from personally worn cameras displaying wearersPOV, sensors track individual body motion to monitor arms, legs, uppertorso, and/or feet. Further, footbed sensors may be used to indicatepressure on ball, midfoot and heel. The footbed sensors may tell theplayer and the coach regarding balance and body pressure exerted atevery motion of the players.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, the baseball players may wear protective helmets while batting.Further, the baseball players on the field may have standard uniforms.Further, tracking may be integrated in the bat and the ball. Further,footbed sensors may be used to detect reaction to a play, and thebalance of any player as the players bat, field plays or run the bases.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the player's isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track each playersweight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entireplay or practice session. Further, conventional video recording fortraining may require the coach to remember or isolate each specific moveand attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any player motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, one or more cameras may be placed at strategic increments alonga side of the field, in conjunction with body sensors. Such placementmay provide each coach, trainer and player with a highly accurate recordof UHDPV synchronized volume of action video and motion images. Further,a large-scale volume rendering of motion/video may accurately render theinterplay of all players anywhere on the ice resulting in anunparalleled view of how each player and the play is executed. In analternate embodiment, a new form of analytical training strategy may bestudied and applied. The synchronized volume/motion video may betimecode synched with the foot sensors and the motion capture headgearswhich may render all visual and physical motion during a practice orcompetition.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachone of the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse and refinetraining and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Single- and Multi-Player AR Gaming

For the single-player and multi-player AR gaming, the players mayrequire training in one or more key skills to prepare physically andmentally before participating in any session. The one or more key skillsmay include, but not limited to, how to strategize for each sessionspecifically at each players level, learn other players abilities andteam strategies, game element memorization and review before enteringthe game, mapping and understanding each player individual optimalbalance to enhance and increase performance potential in a game play. Inone embodiment, review and testing to use each controller to the optimumsetting for each game along with optional setups to make the remote moreagile. Further, a body scanning may be performed to determine musclemass and individual body rotational flex points. In one embodiment, avideo demonstration may be used to learn the one or more key skills.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, the multi-player gaming may combine near-field threedimensional (3D) objects that are displayed in each player wearableglasses. Further, far field background images may be projected on eachroom walls depicting any selected location or environment. Further, oneor many players perspective may be seen by each player in each location.Further, a doorway or corner may provide an ideal transition for eachscene as each player advances through the maze. Further, the maze may beinfinitely long as each player may advance through a complex series ofturns and corridors that are designed to “loop back” to a virtual pointof origin and may project different locations and scenarios from each“Set” location. It should be noted that the players may need to progressclose together out of a particular “same set of location” otherwise theloop may introduce lagging or ahead players in a repeat scenario and theplayers may be inappropriately brought back into the game in a differentlocation. Further, avatar escorts may be programmed to usher a laggingor advanced person to a nearby or proper location. Further, individualsmay remain or progress at own pace learning each routine or solving eachgame issue. It should be noted that learning may be both physicalmovement as well as repeating a process move for each fundamentaltraining routine, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the player/rider and all motion trajectory may be tracked todisplay the players path for training.

In one embodiment, the one or more technologies may be used on thefield. The one or more technologies may include player consoles withhigh speed connections to a central game plex and maximum reduceddelayed response time, and game specific tracking equipment such assurface, balls, bat, glove, stick, or specified weapons. It should benoted that each event and all equipment may be synchronized to trackaction by timecode that identifies where each player is located duringthe game, what was the physical state of readiness or anticipation theplayer was making for the shift after each play. Further, equipment foreach game may be optimized for response time and may provide a trainingregime for each tool or piece of equipment.

Further, the helmet may provide eye tracking feature to see what theplayer is looking at during an event. Such feature may help the coachand the player to train on what is important and how to look at aparticular scenario as a trained participant. Further, a point of viewHolocam may allow the coach and trainee to see just what the players waslooking at on the course to help the players focus on training and at aspecific and synchronized moment during the training. Further, a bodyscanner may allow the trainers to actually see what the players weredoing at the instant the action was unfolding. Additionally, when anerror occurs the body motion of the trainee may be synchronized to theevent in order to check when the trainee did or did not go or execute aplay or move.

Further, equipment tracking and contact transmitters may assist theplayer to know exactly how and where to hit the ball. Further, an objecttracking may be used to follow the player's body, legs and arms motionduring a practice session and competition. Further, one or moreheadgears may be connected to a mobile device (i.e., iPhone or Androiddevice) to capture video from personally worn cameras displaying wearersPOV, sensors track individual body motion to monitor arms, legs, uppertorso, and/or feet. Further, footbed sensors may be used to indicatepressure on ball, midfoot and heel. The footbed sensors may tell theplayer and the coach regarding balance and body pressure exerted atevery motion of the players.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

In one embodiment, the tracking of the body and the limbs, may beperformed in AR games. In one embodiment, the players may wear mocapsuit for recoding kinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematicprofiles may enable a coach to analyze the player's isolated movesrelative to each consecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may trackeach players weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughoutthe entire play or practice session. Further, conventional videorecording for training may require the coach to remember or isolate eachspecific move and attempt to recall the entire routine. The video mayshow the timecode which may synchronize each move so that any playermotion capture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic maybe composed and the routine may be processed for review.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachone of the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse and refinetraining and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the players may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Swimming

For the swimming, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,different strokes, an optimal hydrodynamic strategy, flip turns, divingand underwater propulsion, body scanning, mapping and understanding eachplayer individual optimal balance to enhance and increase performancepotential in a game play. Further, the players may require one or moremuscle memories of a head, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf,quad), and an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. Theone or more muscle memories may be used for increasing strength andflexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration and direction transition.In one embodiment, potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eyetargets and body positioning of the players.

Further, Holoswim lap tank may create a beautiful and immersive videoswimming exercise environment. It should be noted that the player maychoose music, images, and duration of each learning module. Further, oneor more technologies may be needed to train the players off the field.The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras for recordinga granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, the cameras may beat least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may be more than 20.Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion tracker system maywork in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recording allindividual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the player/rider and all motion trajectory may be tracked todisplay the players path for training.

Further, the swimming training may include a projected player withaccurate motion recording to display exactly how a player moves duringeach competition or event. Further, the swimming headgear may enable asystem to track body motion and to provide a remote method to capturehow and when the trainee moves in a given situation. Further, theswimming headgear may record a POV video. Further, the swimming headgearmay include retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication system to link the student tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgear, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachswimmer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

In one embodiment, the tracking may be integrated via underwater camerasand motion body sensors. In one embodiment, the players may wear mocapsuit for recoding kinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematicprofiles may enable a coach to analyze the player's isolated movesrelative to each consecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may trackeach players weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughoutthe entire play or practice session. Further, conventional videorecording for training may require the coach to remember or isolate eachspecific move and attempt to recall the entire routine. The video mayshow the timecode which may synchronize each move so that any playermotion capture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic maybe composed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, a new skill set may be demonstrated before the riders putthemselves at risk or providing immediate feedback (i.e., an instantreplay) for immediate adjustments. Further, reference video or students'past recordings may provide a progressive and graduated learning curveof the reference to track what the player did each time to see how theplayer truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachone of the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse and refinetraining and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Gymnastics

For the Gymnastics, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,balance and optimized moves with least effort, specify and display eachroutine move, scanning, mapping and understanding each player individualoptimal balance to enhance and increase performance potential in a gameplay. Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of ahead, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm(i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more musclememories may be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, gymnastic events, routines, and/or individual tricks may berecorded in a 20×20′ room for beginning, intermediate, and advancedtraining sessions. Further, headgears may record and display in regularor slow motion any practice routine to enable the trainee to see,understand, and learn each move that others perform during the session.Further, body tracking may display each recorded move to allow the coachor student to analyze the efforts.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the player/rider and all motion trajectory may be tracked todisplay the players path for training.

The one or more technologies may be used to allow trainees tofamiliarize themselves with the fundamentals of any new move or routine.Further, gymnasts may overcome a difficulty of executing a practicemaneuver for the first time or to rehearse how to do the gymnasticsbetter. Further, in gymnastics, bare feet and training slippers, may berequired to accommodate balance. In one embodiment, recorded motioncapture or video to follow body motion with a superimposed layered gridoverlay to see precisely what the move was and to determine whether thebody motion is correct or incorrect. It should be noted that each movemay be shown with a tracking line to see exactly the trajectory of thebody on the apparatus or tracked in floor exercise.

During practice session of gymnastics, a lightweight headgear orintegrated camera may be worn to see the gymnast's POV. Additionally,body motion stationary cameras may be used for tracking. Further, theplayer's point of view camera may provide synchronized body motion forcoaching the gymnasts.

In one embodiment, body motion, feet, hands, and limbs may be criticalto monitor the event and the action. Further, the trajectory of thelimbs may be tracked for accuracy of any move. Further, footbed sensorsmay be used to indicate pressure on ball, midfoot and heel. Further, thefootbed sensors may tell the wearer and coach regarding balance and bodypressure exerted at every motion. Further, gloves may be equipped withsensors that may be used to sense weighting and unweighting on anapparatus (i.e., gymnast's apparatus).

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR training may enable the gymnast player to practice with abetter understanding of the precision and transitions for each move tostudy during a playback review. Further, the teammates and a selectiveindividual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 to many) may be in metered and directcommunication with each other during practice and competitive play. Suchtype of the group thinking may result in updating individual strategyand team strategy towards each compulsory move, and thereby increasingthe performance and strategic potential of the individual.

Further, light headgears and any camera tracking equipment may beinstalled around and near any apparatus. Further, the footbed sensorsmay assist in balance and pressure orientation and training. In oneembodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recoding kinematicprofiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enable the coachand the trainee to rapidly identify exactly where the body position wasduring any part of the routine.

Further, analysis of the track may give the coach and trainee, areference and clear identification that a move was or was not executedcorrectly. Further, reference video or students' past recordings mayprovide a progressive and graduated learning curve of the reference totrack what the player did each time to see how the player trulyprogresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. Further, a masterthree-dimensional (3D) file and a view for each player wearing ARheadgears may broadcast and display the player's field of view, duringpractice without exposing the wearer to potential injuries. Further,each team member may focus on specific plays that may be practicedwithout actual players on the field. In one embodiment, the practice maybe specific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new playsagainst an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potentialinjuries that may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced orerror prone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice routine.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. Further, when a player startstraining or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then the player may knowexactly what to concentrate and work on to progress more rapidly andwith more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may be raised aseach player has more certainty of exactly what the players did right andwrong so that the players may have greater confidence in the moves andwhat the players were doing wrong so that the players may quickly stopor change bad habits and begin to improve the training methodology toquickly advance the ability in the sport.

Hunting

For Hunting, the players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in any session.The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, how todifferentiate a dominate eye, how to aim, lead and squeeze the trigger,body scanning, mapping and understanding each player individual optimalbalance to enhance and increase performance potential in a game play.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, a 20′×20′ target practice room with a front, side and rearscreen projection may be used to practice and train how to lead andshoot more accurately and with higher precision. Further, the huntinggame may combine near-field three dimensional (3D) objects that aredisplayed in each player wearable glasses. Further, far field backgroundimages may be projected on each room walls depicting any selectedlocation or environment. Further, one or many players perspective may beseen by each player in each location. Further, a doorway or corner mayprovide an ideal transition for each scene as each player advancesthrough the maze. Further, the maze may be infinitely long as eachplayer may advance through a complex series of turns and corridors thatare designed to “loop back” to a virtual point of origin and may projectdifferent locations and scenarios from each “Set” location. It should benoted that the players may need to progress close together out of aparticular “same set of location” otherwise the loop may introducelagging or ahead players in a repeat scenario and the players may beinappropriately brought back into the game in a different location.Further, avatar escorts may be programmed to usher a lagging or advancedperson to a nearby or proper location. Further, individuals may remainor progress at own pace learning each routine or solving each gameissue. It should be noted that learning may be both physical movement aswell as repeating a process move for each fundamental training routine,without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the player/rider and all motion trajectory may be tracked todisplay the players path for training.

Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion tracker system maywork in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recording allindividual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. Further, the hunting training may includea projected player with accurate motion recording to display exactly howa player moves during each competition or event. It should be noted thatthe hunting technology may be designed to familiarize each trainee withloading, aiming and firing the weapon safely and with greater accuracy.

Further, the hunting headgears may enable a system to track body motionand to provide a remote method to capture how and when the trainee movesin a given situation. Further, the headgears may record the POV video.Further, the headgears may include retinal tracking feature to comparethe field of view to what is being watched and a communication system tolink the trainee to the coach. It should be noted that any personaltelemetry may be relayed through the headgears, without departing fromthe scope of the disclosure.

In one embodiment, the equipment may include rifle, pistol, bow andtarget, for tracking. Further, a remote coaching may be feasible usingvideo or live feed that may be directed to a secure online address. Itshould be noted that individuals on the field may be tracked inconjunction with other monitored players. Further, an AR may provide amotion analytic view of the game to each player, coach, and spectator.Further, video with motion capture overlay may be displayed inconjunction with audio 2-way communication between the coach and theplayer in the real time. Additionally, multiple players may be added tothe communication console to enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, the hunters may wear hats, glasses, gloves in cold weather, andear plugs for the protection. It should be noted that light-weightheadgears may be integrated with communication module. In oneembodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recoding kinematicprofiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enable a coach toanalyze the player's isolated moves relative to each consecutive move.Further, a footbed sensor may track each players weight distribution(i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entire play or practicesession. Further, conventional video recording for training may requirethe coach to remember or isolate each specific move and attempt torecall the entire routine. The video may show the timecode which maysynchronize each move so that any player motion capture and weightdistribution may be merged as the analytic may be composed and theroutine may be processed for review.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachone of the coaches and the team members may replay and rehearse themotion moves and/or review other players or team videos to strategicallycoordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be noted that eachpractice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse and refinetraining and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Bowling

For bowling, the players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in any session.The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, where tostand in a lane, how to hold a ball, how to select the ball, what arethe techniques to pick off pins, body scanning, mapping andunderstanding each player individual optimal balance to enhance andincrease performance potential in a game play. Further, the players mayrequire one or more muscle memories of a head, shoulders, hips, specificleg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles),to build. The one or more muscle memories may be used for increasingstrength and flexibility to benefit endurance, acceleration anddirection transition. In one embodiment, potential passes may be decodedby monitoring eye targets and body positioning of the players.

Further, a 20′×20′ target bowling room with a front, side and rearscreen projection that may be used to practice and train how to lead andshoot more accurately and with higher precision. It should be noted thatvirtual bowling pins may be replaced for children with animated objectsto make the room more fun and energizing for parties and events.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the bowler's body motion and ball trajectory may be tracked todisplay the routine moves for training.

Further, the bowling training may include a projected player withaccurate motion recording to display exactly how a player moves duringeach competition or event. Further, the bowling technology may assist anew or accomplished bowler by enabling the bowler to see exactly how thebowler approaches the line and what the bowler does during the approachand release of the bowling ball.

Further, the headgears may record a POV video. Further, the headgearsmay include a retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication module to link the trainee tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgears, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Further, the equipment such as ball and pins may be trackedin the bowling practice session.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, one or more protective gears may include a hat that isintegrated with a wrist tracker. Further, footbed sensors may identifythe pressure and balance when bowling. In one embodiment, the playersmay wear mocap suit for recoding kinematic profiles during each play.Such kinematic profiles may enable a coach to analyze the player'sisolated moves relative to each consecutive move. Further, a footbedsensor may track each players weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot,heel) throughout the entire play or practice session. Further,conventional video recording for training may require the coach toremember or isolate each specific move and attempt to recall the entireroutine. The video may show the timecode which may synchronize each moveso that any player motion capture and weight distribution may be mergedas the analytic may be composed and the routine may be processed forreview.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachteam member may focus on specific plays that may be practiced withoutactual players on the field. In one embodiment, the practice may bespecific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new plays againstan opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potential injuriesthat may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced or errorprone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Skateboarding

For skateboarding, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,balancing on a board pressing on the board at various speeds and angularmomentum, body scanning, mapping and understanding each playerindividual optimal balance to enhance and increase performance potentialin a game play. Further, the players may require one or more musclememories of a head, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad),and an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one ormore muscle memories may be used for increasing strength and flexibilityto benefit endurance, acceleration and direction transition. In oneembodiment, potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targetsand body positioning of the players.

Further, a 20′×20′ skate practice room with a front, side, and rearscreen projection that may be used to practice and train how to beginskateboarding or observe and practice tricks with a real time video orlive/online coaching.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, boarder's body motion and trajectory may be tracked to displaythe routine moves for training. Further, the skateboarding training mayinclude a projected player with accurate motion recording to displayexactly how a player moves during each competition or event.

Further, the headgears may record a POV video. Further, the headgearsmay include a retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication module to link the trainee tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgears, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Further, the equipment such as skateboard and trainingobjects, may be tracked.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, an equipment such as a lightweight hat or headgear may be usedas protective gears. Such equipment may be light weight and intended tobroadcast video POV, and display AR images for ghost training. It shouldbe noted that each equipment or board may be affixed with a Bluetooth ortransmitting device that senses location, speed, wheel pressure, andboard rotation. In one embodiment, the boarder may wear a footbed sensorto track the pressure applied to the foot.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the player's isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track each playersweight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entireplay or practice session. Further, conventional video recording fortraining may require the coach to remember or isolate each specific moveand attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any skater motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachteam member may focus on specific plays that may be practiced withoutactual skaters on the field. In one embodiment, the practice may bespecific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new plays againstan opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potential injuriesthat may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced or errorprone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Surfing

For surfing, the players may require training in one or more key skillsto prepare physically and mentally before participating in any session.The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to, balancing ona board pressing on the water at various speeds and angular momentum,body scanning, mapping and understanding each player individual optimalbalance to enhance and increase performance potential in a game play.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, a 20′×40′ surf practice room may use a high-volume pump that iscapable of generating a wave up to 6 feet tall. It should be noted thatlocations may be projected to display well-known surf sites, withoutdeparting from the scope of the disclosure.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the surfer's body motion and trajectory may be tracked todisplay the routine moves for training. Further, the surfing trainingmay include a projected player with accurate motion recording to displayexactly how a player moves during each competition or event. Further,the surfing may be simulated in a motion wave tank that simulates thewave and enables the surfer to ride an endless breaking wave to practicethe tricks or routines in a controlled environment.

Further, the headgears may record a POV video. Further, the headgearsmay include a retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication module to link the trainee tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgears, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Further, the equipment such as surfer sensor pads and footposition trackers, may be used.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, an equipment such as a lightweight waterproof cap/helmetintegrated with a body tracker may be used as protective gears. Further,a deck pad may be used to sense foot placement and weight distribution.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the player's isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track each playersweight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entireplay or practice session. Further, conventional video recording fortraining may require the coach to remember or isolate each specific moveand attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any player motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachteam member may focus on specific plays that may be practiced withoutactual players on the field. In one embodiment, the practice may bespecific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new plays againstan opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potential injuriesthat may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced or errorprone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Wake Surfing

For wake surfing, the players may require training in one or more keyskills to prepare physically and mentally before participating in anysession. The one or more key skills may include, but not limited to,balancing on a board pressing on the water at various speeds and angularmomentum, body scanning, mapping and understanding each playerindividual optimal balance to enhance and increase performance potentialin a game play. Further, the players may require one or more musclememories of a head, shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad),and an arm (i.e., flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one ormore muscle memories may be used for increasing strength and flexibilityto benefit endurance, acceleration and direction transition. In oneembodiment, potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targetsand body positioning of the players.

Further, a pump generated wave may be run to simulate a wave up to 6feet tall. It should be noted that locations may be projected to displaywell-known lake or tropical locations, without departing from the scopeof the disclosure.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the surfer's body motion and trajectory may be tracked todisplay the routine moves for training. Further, the wake surfingtraining may include a projected player with accurate motion recordingto display exactly how a player moves during each competition or event.Further, the wake surfing may be simulated in a motion wave tank thatsimulates the wave and enables the surfer to ride an endless breakingwave to practice the tricks or routines in a controlled environment.

Further, the headgears may record a POV video. Further, the headgearsmay include a retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication module to link the trainee tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgears, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Further, the equipment such as wake surfboard and footposition trackers, may be used.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, an equipment such as a lightweight waterproof cap/helmetintegrated with a body tracker may be used as protective gears. Further,a deck pad may be used to sense foot placement and weight distribution.

In one embodiment, the players may wear mocap suit for recodingkinematic profiles during each play. Such kinematic profiles may enablea coach to analyze the player's isolated moves relative to eachconsecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor may track each playersweight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel) throughout the entireplay or practice session. Further, conventional video recording fortraining may require the coach to remember or isolate each specific moveand attempt to recall the entire routine. The video may show thetimecode which may synchronize each move so that any player motioncapture and weight distribution may be merged as the analytic may becomposed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachteam member may focus on specific plays that may be practiced withoutactual players on the field. In one embodiment, the practice may bespecific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new plays againstan opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potential injuriesthat may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced or errorprone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

Tactical Simulations

For tactical simulations, the players may require training in one ormore key skills to prepare physically and mentally before participatingin any session. The one or more key skills may include, but not limitedto, familiarization and knowing the environment, equipment that requiresskill building (i.e., muscle memory) to understand and assess andprioritize each element available or condition that presents itself, anarray of situational awareness updates that may keep each player sharpand safe, all available key environmental and tactical elements arepresented for each participant to organize and scan in preparation foran encounter, prioritization of all elements that may be practiced toreduce preparation time, along with each tactical requirement, bodyscanning, mapping and understanding each player individual optimalbalance to enhance and increase performance potential in a game play.Further, the players may require one or more muscle memories of a head,shoulders, hips, specific leg (i.e., calf, quad), and an arm (i.e.,flexor, biceps, core muscles), to build. The one or more muscle memoriesmay be used for increasing strength and flexibility to benefitendurance, acceleration and direction transition. In one embodiment,potential passes may be decoded by monitoring eye targets and bodypositioning of the players.

Further, the tactical multiplayer gaming may combine near-field threedimensional (3D) objects that are displayed in each player wearableglasses. Further, far field background images may be projected on eachroom walls depicting any selected location or environment. Further, oneor many players perspective may be seen by each player in each location.Further, a doorway or corner may provide an ideal transition for eachscene as each player advances through the maze. Further, the maze may beinfinitely long as each player may advance through a complex series ofturns and corridors that are designed to “loop back” to a virtual pointof origin and may project different locations and scenarios from each“Set” location. It should be noted that the players may need to progressclose together out of a particular “same set of location” otherwise theloop may introduce lagging or ahead players in a repeat scenario and theplayers may be inappropriately brought back into the game in a differentlocation. Further, avatar escorts may be programmed to usher a laggingor advanced person to a nearby or proper location. Further, individualsmay remain or progress at own pace learning each routine or solving eachgame issue. It should be noted that learning may be both physicalmovement as well as repeating a process move for each fundamentaltraining routine, without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Further, each event and all equipment may be synchronized to trackaction by timecode that identifies where each warfighter is located onthe map, what was the physical state of readiness or anticipation thewarfighter was making for the shift after the event. Further, thewarfighters attention may be tracked to maintain tactical readiness andsituational awareness to remain vital, to know what each warfighter islooking at and what the warfighters recognize. Such recognition may becritical in discovering what is easy and difficult to discover or decodeduring specific tactical simulations. It should be noted that a numberof false ID's vs discoveries that lead to a win may be a criticalalgorithm.

Further, one or more technologies may be needed to train the players offthe field. The one or more technologies may include multiple cameras forrecording a granularity of motion and video. In one embodiment, thecameras may be at least 1. In another embodiment, the cameras may bemore than 20. Further, a Helmet camera and Holoscan body motion trackersystem may work in conjunction with a synchronized clock for recordingall individual and team plays combined with simultaneous player motioncapture and individual video. The individual video overlay may combine athree-dimensional (3D) motion capture files with an actual motion video.Further, the tactical simulation training may include a projected playerwith accurate motion recording to display exactly how a player movesduring each competition or event. Further, the tactical simulations maybe rehearsed in training rooms equipped with video projection on one ormore walls. It should be noted that the video may be synchronized withAR images to create separately controlled multiple layers of interactiveplayers and situational elements to confront and navigate around.

Further, the headgears may record a POV video. Further, the headgearsmay include a retinal tracking feature to compare the field of view towhat is being watched and a communication module to link the trainee tothe coach. It should be noted that any personal telemetry may be relayedthrough the headgears, without departing from the scope of thedisclosure. Further, one or more weapons and equipment involved in thetactical simulation may be tracked.

Further, a remote coaching may be feasible using video or live feed thatmay be directed to a secure online address. It should be noted thatindividuals on the field may be tracked in conjunction with othermonitored players. Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view ofthe game to each player, coach, and spectator. Further, video withmotion capture overlay may be displayed in conjunction with audio 2-waycommunication between the coach and the player in the real time.Additionally, multiple players may be added to the communication consoleto enable team coaching i.e., 1 on 1.

Further, an AR may provide a motion analytic view of the game to eachplayer, coach, and spectator. The motion analytic view may displaysynchronized statistics and player performance to track each play.Further, such techniques may automate a visual replay of physical bodymotion with video of the play. Therefore, such techniques may make theanalysis of the play more obvious and easier to critique from the coachand the player's point of view.

Further, the teammates and a selective individual (i.e., 1:1 or 1 tomany) may be in metered and direct communication with each other duringpractice and competitive play. Such type of the group thinking mayresult in updating individual strategy and team strategy towards eachcompulsory move, and thereby increasing the performance and strategicpotential of the individual.

Further, the tactical simulations may employ full body armor and helmetsso that all equipment may be tracked. In one embodiment, the players maywear mocap suit for recoding kinematic profiles during each play. Suchkinematic profiles may enable a coach to analyze the player's isolatedmoves relative to each consecutive move. Further, a footbed sensor maytrack each players weight distribution (i.e., ball, mid-foot, heel)throughout the entire play or practice session. Further, conventionalvideo recording for training may require the coach to remember orisolate each specific move and attempt to recall the entire routine. Thevideo may show the timecode which may synchronize each move so that anyplayer motion capture and weight distribution may be merged as theanalytic may be composed and the routine may be processed for review.

Further, practice session of each player may be recorded to enable thecoach and trainee to easily see and identify any changes that may helpthe player to learn the sports systematically. Further, reference videoor students' past recordings may provide a progressive and graduatedlearning curve of the reference to track what the player did each timeto see how the player truly progresses.

In one embodiment, a video recorded during a training practice may berendered in the real time to present video with maquette skeletaloverlay. Further, a ghost coach training session on the ice may enableplayer to consider a new or specific move. In one embodiment, thepractice may be specific to the teams approved plays or to strategizenew plays against an opponent that runs specific routines. Further, eachteam member may focus on specific plays that may be practiced withoutactual players on the field. In one embodiment, the practice may bespecific to the teams approved plays or to strategize new plays againstan opponent that runs specific routines. Further, the potential injuriesthat may be sustained on a practice field with inexperienced or errorprone poorly rehearsed team members may be reduced as holographicteammates may repeat the practice.

Further, each one of the coaches and the team members may replay andrehearse the motion moves and/or review other players or team videos tostrategically coordinate and synchronize the plays. It should be notedthat each practice event may allow each player and coach to rehearse andrefine training and game strategy, using a playback system.

In one embodiment, individual metrics may be tracked and catalogued forpractices and individual routine learning. In one embodiment, when aplayer starts training or attempts to learn a new maneuver, then theplayer may know exactly what to concentrate and work on to progress morerapidly and with more certainty. Further, the individual metrics may beraised as each player has more certainty of exactly what the players didright and wrong so that the player may have greater confidence in themoves and what the players were doing wrong so that the players mayquickly stop or change bad habits and begin to improve the trainingmethodology to quickly advance the ability in the sport.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the above-mentionedsports have been provided only for illustration purposes. In someembodiments, other sports may be used as well without departing from thescope of the disclosure.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned methodology may be employedin social media by using machine learning to automatically tag thesport. Further, the system may include normal holograms (e.g., freespace, volumetric imaging, ionizing air, or lasers on a 3D substrate),air ionization using lasers, laser projection on fog, medium-basedholography, Pepper's ghost and full-sized “holography” in which the usermay see the image with a mirror (e.g., the Tupac hologram), non-3Dhead-tracking perspective, any future holography techniques, and/orprojection on film or a translucent window.

The disclosed methods and systems, as illustrated in the foregoingdescription or any of its components, may be embodied in the form of acomputer system. Typical examples of a computer system include ageneral-purpose computer, a programmed microprocessor, amicrocontroller, a peripheral integrated circuit element, and otherdevices, or arrangements of devices that are capable of implementing thesteps that constitute the method of the disclosure.

The computer system may comprise a computer, an input device, a displayunit, and the internet. The computer may further comprise amicroprocessor. The microprocessor may be connected to a communicationbus. The computer may also include a memory. The memory may berandom-access memory or read-only memory. The computer system mayfurther comprise a storage device, which may be a hard disk drive or aremovable storage device such as a floppy disk drive, an optical diskdrive, an SD card, flash storage, or the like. The storage device mayalso be a means for loading computer programs or other instructions intothe computer system. The computer system may also include acommunication unit. The communication unit may allow the computer toconnect to other computer systems and the Internet through aninput/output (I/O) interface, allowing the transfer and reception ofdata to and from other systems. The communication unit may include amodem, an Ethernet card, or similar devices that enable the computersystem to connect to networks such as LANs, MANs, WANs, and theInternet. The computer system facilitates input from a user throughinput devices accessible to the system through the I/O interface.

To process input data, the computer system may execute a set ofinstructions stored in one or more storage elements. The storageelement(s) may also hold other data or information, as desired. Eachstorage element may be in the form of an information source or aphysical memory element present in or connected to the processingmachine.

The programmable or computer-readable instructions may include variouscommands that instruct the processing machine to perform specific tasks,such as steps that constitute the method of the disclosure. The systemsand methods described can also be implemented using software alone,hardware alone, or a varying combination of the two. The disclosure isindependent of the programming language and the operating system used bythe computers. The instructions for the disclosure may be written in anyprogramming language, including, but not limited to, assembly languageor machine instructions, C, C++, Objective-C, Java, Swift, Python, andJavaScript. Further, software may be in the form of a collection ofseparate programs, a program module containing a larger program, or aportion of a program module, as discussed in the foregoing description.The software may also include modular programming in the form ofobject-oriented programming. The processing of input data by theprocessing machine may be in response to user commands, the results ofprevious processing, or a request made by another processing machine.The methods and systems of the disclosure may also be implemented usingvarious operating systems and platforms, including, but not limited to,Unix, Linux, BSD, DOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Symbian, a real-timeoperating system, and a purpose-built operating system. The methods andsystems of the disclosure may be implemented using no operating systemas well. The programmable instructions may be stored and transmitted ona computer-readable medium. The disclosure may also be embodied in acomputer program product comprising a computer-readable medium with anyproduct capable of implementing the above methods and systems or thenumerous possible variations thereof.

Various embodiments of the methods and systems for training people usingspacial computing and mixed-reality technologies have been disclosed.However, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art thatmodifications in addition to those described are possible withoutdeparting from the inventive concepts herein. The embodiments,therefore, are not restrictive, except in the spirit of the disclosure.Moreover, in interpreting the disclosure, all terms should be understoodin the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. Inparticular, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and “idest” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, orsteps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referencedelements, components, or steps may be present, used, or combined withother elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.

A person with ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that thesystems, modules, and submodules have been illustrated and explained toserve as examples and should not be considered limiting in any manner.It will be further appreciated that the variants of the above disclosedsystem elements, modules, and other features and functions, oralternatives thereof, may be combined to create other, different systemsor applications.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any of the aforementionedsteps and/or system modules may be suitably replaced, reordered, orremoved, and additional steps and/or system modules may be inserted,depending on the needs of a particular application. In addition, thesystems of the aforementioned embodiments may be implemented using awide variety of suitable processes and system modules, and are notlimited to any particular computer hardware, firmware, software,middleware, microcode, instruction set, or the like.

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 21. A wearable apparatus, comprising: an augmentedreality (“AR”) interface; a microphone operable to generate audio dataof a voice of a first user wearing the wearable apparatus; a sensorconfigured to determine a first position information of the wearableapparatus; a transceiver operable to at least: receive a second positioninformation of a second wearable apparatus worn by a second user;receive a third position information of a third wearable apparatus wornby a third user; and send audio data generated by the microphone; a gazetracking component to determine a direction in which the first user islooking; one or more processors; and a memory storing programinstructions that when executed by the one or more processors cause theone or more processors to at least: determine, based at least in part oninformation received from the gaze tracking component and one or more ofthe first position information, the second position information, or thethird position information, that the first user wearing the wearableapparatus is looking in a direction of the second user; in response to adetermination that the first user is looking in the direction of thesecond user: present on the AR interface, an indication that the firstuser is looking in the direction of the second user; establish aconnection with the second wearable apparatus worn by the second user;receive, from the microphone, audio data that includes a speech of thefirst user that is output by the first user while the first user islooking in the direction of the second user; and send the audio data tothe second wearable apparatus without sending the audio data to thethird wearable apparatus.
 22. The wearable apparatus of claim 21,further comprising: a directional headphone; and wherein the programinstructions that when executed by the one or more processors furthercause the one or more processors to at least: receive second audio datafrom the second wearable apparatus; and output the second audio datathrough the directional headphone such that the second audio data has avirtual sound in a direction of the second user with respect to thefirst user.
 23. The wearable apparatus of claim 21, wherein the programinstructions that when executed by the one or more processors furthercause the one or more processors to at least: receive data from thesecond wearable apparatus; and output, on the AR interface, informationcorresponding to the received data.
 24. The wearable apparatus of claim23, wherein the information indicates at least a direction of a sourceof the data.
 25. The wearable apparatus of claim 21, wherein theconnection is a bidirectional audio connection between the wearableapparatus and the second wearable apparatus.
 26. The wearable apparatusof claim 21, wherein the wearable apparatus is a wearable glassesapparatus and the AR interface includes a lens of the wearable glassesapparatus.
 27. The wearable apparatus of claim 21, wherein the programinstructions when executed by the one or more processors further causethe one or more processors to at least: present, on the AR interface,one or more of: a first indicator of a first position of the first user,as determined at least in part by the first position information; asecond indicator of a second position of the second user, as determinedat least in part by the second position information; or a thirdindicator of a third position of the third user, as determined at leastin part by the third position information.
 28. A computer implementedmethod of augmented reality assisted communication, comprising:receiving, at an augmented reality (“AR”) interface of a first wearableworn by a first user, a selection by the first user of a second user ofa plurality of users, wherein each of the plurality of users are wearinga wearable and the plurality of users includes the first user;establishing an audio connection between the first wearable and a secondwearable worn by the second user; sending, via the audio connection, afirst audio data from the first wearable to the second wearable foroutput by the second wearable; receiving at the first wearable and viathe audio connection, a second audio data sent from the second wearable;indicating on the AR interface of the first wearable that second audiodata is received from the second wearable and is of the second userspeaking; and outputting at the first wearable the second audio data.29. The computer implemented method of claim 28, wherein receiving theselection is based at least in part on determining a gaze direction ofthe first user.
 30. The computer implemented method of claim 28, furthercomprising: presenting, on the AR interface of the first wearable,additional information about the second user.
 31. The computerimplemented method of claim 28, further comprising: presenting, on theAR interface, an indication of the selection of the second user.
 32. Thecomputer implemented method of claim 31, wherein the indication is avisual indicator line.
 33. The computer implemented method of claim 28,wherein: receiving the selection by the first user of the second user,further includes: receiving, at the AR interface, a selection by thefirst user of the plurality of users, including the second user; and thecomputer implemented method further includes: in response to receivingthe selection by the first user of the plurality of users, establishingan audio connection between the first wearable and each of a pluralityof wearables worn by the plurality of users.
 34. The computerimplemented method of claim 28, further comprising: presenting, on theAR interface of the first wearable, image data of a field of view of thesecond user.
 35. The computer implemented method of claim 28, furthercomprising: receiving, at the first wearable, visual information; andsending, for presentation on a second AR display of a second wearable,the visual information.
 36. The computer implemented method of claim 35,wherein the visual information corresponds to the first audio data. 37.A system, comprising: a first wearable apparatus, including: a firstaugmented reality (“AR”) display; a first microphone; a firstdirectional headphone; and a first transceiver; a second wearableapparatus, including: a second AR display; a second microphone; a seconddirectional headphone; a second transceiver; one or more processors; anda memory storing program instructions that when executed by the one ormore processors cause the one or more processors to at least: receive,via the second transceiver, audio data sent by the first transceiver;determine a position of the first wearable apparatus with respect to thesecond wearable apparatus; output, via the second directional headphone,the audio data with a virtual sound in a direction corresponding to theposition of the first wearable apparatus; and present, on the second ARdisplay, an indication of the position of the first wearable apparatus.38. The system of claim 37, wherein the program instructions that whenexecuted by the one or more processors are further configured to atleast: receive, via the second transceiver, visual data sent from thefirst transceiver; and present on the second AR display, the visualdata.
 39. The system of claim 38, wherein the visual data includes anindication of a movement to be followed by a user wearing the secondwearable apparatus.
 40. The system of claim 37, further comprising: aplurality of wearable apparatuses, wherein the plurality of wearableapparatuses include the first wearable apparatus, the second wearableapparatus, and at least a third wearable apparatus; wherein the secondwearable apparatus includes a button; and wherein the programinstructions that when executed by the one or more processors furthercause the one or more processors to at least: in response to a detectionof a selection of the button: establish a wireless connection betweenthe second wearable apparatus and each of the plurality of wearableapparatuses; and send, via each wireless connection between the secondwearable apparatus and each of the plurality of wearable apparatuses,audio data generated by a user wearing the second wearable apparatuswhile the button is selected.
 41. The system of claim 37, wherein theprogram instructions that when executed by the one or more processorsfurther cause the one or more processors to at least: determine a gazedirection of a user wearing the second wearable apparatus; determine asecond user wearing a third wearable apparatus in the gaze direction ofthe user; establish a connection between the second wearable apparatusand the third wearable apparatus; and send, via the connection, audiodata generated at the second wearable apparatus while the gaze directionof the user is in a direction of the third wearable apparatus.
 42. Thesystem of claim 37, wherein the program instructions that when executedby the one or more processors further cause the one or more processorsto at least: receive, via the second transceiver, second audio data sentby the first transceiver; determine a direction from which the secondaudio data is to be presented; output, via the second directionalheadphone, the second audio data with a virtual sound in the direction.